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Wavelength is the distance between successive crests of a radio wave as it travels through the air. If you divide the speed of light (300,000,000 m/s) by the wavelength you get the [[Glossary:Frequency|frequency]], or by the frequency to get the wavelength. See [[How_radios_work#Frequency_vs_wavelength| | Wavelength is the distance between successive crests of a radio wave as it travels through the air. If you divide the speed of light (300,000,000 m/s) by the wavelength you get the [[Glossary:Frequency|frequency]], or by the frequency to get the wavelength. See [[How_radios_work#Frequency_vs_wavelength|Frequency vs wavelength]] in the Wiki. |
Latest revision as of 22:41, 22 February 2024
Wavelength is the distance between successive crests of a radio wave as it travels through the air. If you divide the speed of light (300,000,000 m/s) by the wavelength you get the frequency, or by the frequency to get the wavelength. See Frequency vs wavelength in the Wiki.