Understanding the Relationship
* Frequency (f): Measured in Hertz (Hz) or Megahertz (MHz), it represents the number of wave cycles per second.
* Wavelength (λ): Measured in meters (m), it represents the distance between two corresponding points on consecutive waves.
* Speed of Light (c): Approximately 299,792,458 meters per second (m/s).
The Formula
The relationship between frequency, wavelength, and the speed of light is:
c = fλ
Solving for Wavelength
1. Convert MHz to Hz: 300 MHz = 300,000,000 Hz
2. Rearrange the formula to solve for wavelength (λ): λ = c / f
3. Substitute the values: λ = 299,792,458 m/s / 300,000,000 Hz
4. Calculate: λ ≈ 1 meter
Therefore, the wavelength of a 300 MHz wave is approximately 1 meter.
