MDCAT
Physics
2021
Physics · Wave Motion and Sound
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Question
The successive distance between two crests is called ______.
Options
- A
Time period
- B
Wavelength
- C
Wave speed
- D
Frequency
Explanation
The distance between two successive crests or troughs is called a wavelength.
Reference: pg#165
Time period is defined as the time required to complete one whole vibration.
The distance between two successive crests or troughs is called a wavelength.
Wave speed is the distance covered by a wave in unit time.
Frequency is defined as the number of vibrations in one second.
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