When the wavelength of a light is examined,one looks at:
A)the distance between the crests of a wave.
B)the amplitude of a wave.
C)the maximum height of a wave.
D)the variations in saturation.

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When examining the wavelength of light, one measures the distance between the crests or troughs of the wave. This distance determines the color or type of light. Amplitude refers to the height of the wave, and saturation refers to the intensity of color, neither of which relates to wavelength measurement.

When the Wavelength of a Light Is Examined,one Looks At