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Physics: An 84-kW AM radio station broadcasts at 1000-kHz. How many photons are emitted each second by the transmitting antenna? (h=6.626E-32 Js)
yakin said:Physics: An 84-kW AM radio station broadcasts at 1000-kHz. How many photons are emitted each second by the transmitting antenna? (h=6.626E-32 Js)
An AM radio station emits photons by converting electrical signals into radio waves using an antenna. These radio waves have a specific frequency determined by the electrical signals, which in this case is 1000-kHz.
The frequency of an AM radio station's photons is determined by the electrical signals that are generated by the station. These signals are produced by modulating the amplitude of the carrier wave, which creates variations in the frequency of the emitted photons.
The number of photons emitted per second by an AM radio station at 1000-kHz depends on the power of the station, which is typically measured in watts. The higher the power, the more photons will be emitted per second.
The 1000-kHz frequency is significant for an AM radio station because it falls within the medium-wave frequency band, which is commonly used for AM broadcasting. This frequency band allows for longer range transmission of radio waves compared to higher frequencies.
An AM radio receiver uses a circuit known as a tuner to select and amplify a specific radio frequency, in this case 1000-kHz. The tuner allows the receiver to filter out other frequencies and focus on the desired one, allowing for clear reception of the station's broadcast.