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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Radio Waves and Applications

Question 1 • Physics B Spring 2026 Mr Edge

Which property makes radio waves most useful for communication?

Answer
A
They have low frequencies.
B
They have long wavelengths.
C
They transfer low amounts of energy.

Explanation

Radio waves have long wavelengths, which lets them travel long distances and bend around some obstacles, making them useful for carrying communication signals. Low frequency is related to long wavelength, but the choice that describes the useful wave property is “They have long wavelengths.”

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