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Which of the following defines the wavelength of a wave?

the speed that a wave is passed from particle to particle

the distance between peaks of a wave

the height of a wave between peak and trough

the loudness of waves that travel through the air

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the distance between peaks of a wave

Answer:

the distance between peaks of a wave

Explanation:

A wave is characterized by regular crests (peaks) and troughs (valleys). The wavelength of a wave is essentially the distance between two crests or two peaks. It is represented by the greek letter lambda, λ.

For a wave travelling with a speed c and having a frequency ν, the wavelength is given by the ratio of speed to the frequency. Mathematically it can be represented by the following formula:

\(\lambda = \frac{c}{ u }\)

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