The wavelength of the wave shown in this figure is about
A) 2 m.
B) 1.75 m.
C) 0.33 m.
D) not defined.
E) slightly over 5 m.

Name: The wavelength of the wave shown in this figure is about A) 2 m. B) 1.75 m. C) 0.33 m. D) not defined. E) slightly over 5 m.
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The wavelength of the wave shown in this figure is about
A) 2 m. 
B) 1.75 m. 
C) 0.33 m. 
D) not defined. 
E) slightly over 5 m.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

One full wavelength is the distance between two crests or two troughs. In this figure, we can see that there are six complete crests or troughs in a distance of 10.5 meters. Therefore, the wavelength is 10.5/6 = 1.75 meters.

The Wavelength of the Wave Shown in This Figure Is