A TV satellite broadcasts at a frequency of 5000 MHz,(1 MHz = 1 million Hertz).What is the wavelength of this radiation?

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The wavelength ($\lambda$) of electromagnetic radiation can be calculated using the formula $\lambda = \frac{c}{f}$, where $c$ is the speed of light ($3 \times 10^8$ m/s) and $f$ is the frequency. For a frequency of 5000 MHz (or $5 \times 10^9$ Hz), the wavelength is $\frac{3 \times 10^8}{5 \times 10^9} = 0.06$ meters, which is 6 cm.

A TV Satellite Broadcasts at a Frequency of 5000 MHz,(1