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An FM radio station transmits at a frequency of 99.9 MHz. A radio receiver has an antenna that is a quarter wavelength monopole consisting of a telescoping rod (as seen on most portable FM radio receivers). What is the optimum length of the antenna to receive the FM station, correct to the nearest cm?

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The wavelength of the frequency of 99.9 MHz is:

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