An FM radio station, broadcasts at a frequency of 1.039 × 10⁸ s^{− 1}. What is the wavelength of the radio waves, in meters? c = 3 × 10⁸ m/s A) 0.346 m B) 2.89 m C) 3.11 × 10⁸ m D) 3.11 × 10¹⁶ m E) 3.0 × 10^{− 9} m

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The wavelength ($\lambda$) of the radio waves can be calculated using the formula $\lambda = \frac{c}{f}$, where $c$ is the speed of light (3 × 10^8 m/s) and $f$ is the frequency of the radio waves (1.039 × 10^8 s^−1). Plugging in the values, $\lambda = \frac{3 × 10^8 m/s}{1.039 × 10^8 s^{-1}} \approx 2.89 m$.

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