NEET Physics Wave Motion MCQ Question
In the diagram shown above, which part of the wave corresponds to the wavelength?
Distance from one crest to the next crest
Distance from one trough to the next trough
Distance from a crest to the adjacent trough
Vertical height from the crest to the equilibrium position
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The wavelength is the minimum distance between two points having the same phase, such as between consecutive crests or troughs, as explained in Chunk 4.
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