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3 years ago

Which of the following represents the wavelength of a wave?

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2 answers:

dlinn [17]3 years ago

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Answer: D. the distance between the highest points of consecutive waves

Explanation:

The wavelength of a wave is defined as the <em>distance traveled by a periodic perturbation that propagates through a medium in a given time interval</em>. It is usually represented by $\lambda$ and can be calculated if the frequency of the wave is known, since there is an inverse relationship between both.

In the specific case of a periodic sine wave (which is the way in which a wave is usually represented graphically) the wavelength can be determined as the distance between two consecutive maxima of the disturbance.

Therefore, the correct option is D.

Murljashka [212]3 years ago

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Answer:

Explanation:

D. the distance between the highest points of consecutive waves

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