Understanding the Relationship
The relationship between wavelength (λ), frequency (f), and the speed of light (c) is:
* c = λf
Where:
* c is the speed of light in a vacuum (approximately 3 x 10⁸ meters per second)
* λ is the wavelength (in meters)
* f is the frequency (in Hertz)
Calculation
1. Convert frequency to Hertz: 500 MHz = 500 x 10⁶ Hz
2. Rearrange the equation to solve for wavelength: λ = c / f
3. Substitute the values: λ = (3 x 10⁸ m/s) / (500 x 10⁶ Hz)
4. Calculate: λ = 0.6 meters
Therefore, the wavelength of a 500 MHz electromagnetic wave is 0.6 meters.
