NEET Physics Wave Motion MCQ Question
Consider a wave traveling along a string depicted in a diagram where the distance between two consecutive crests is labeled as L. Which of the following is true about the wavelength λ of this wave?
λ = L
λ = 2L
λ = L/2
λ = L^2
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The wavelength λ is defined as the distance between two consecutive points that are in phase, such as crests or troughs. Therefore, λ = L.
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