Radio waves travel at a speed of 300,000,000 m/s. KQFC broadcasts radio waves at a frequency of 97,900,000 Hertz. What is the wavelength of KQFC’s radio wave?

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Radio waves travel at a speed of 300,000,000 m/s.

KQFC broadcasts radio waves at a frequency of 97,900,000 Hertz.

What is the wavelength of KQFC’s radio wave?

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