Question

Which of the following represents the wavelength of a wave?

Diagram of a wave. The point between the highest and lowest points is labeled A; the height is labeled B; the highest point is labeled C; the distance between the highest points of consecutive waves is labeled D.

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

D. the distance between the highest points of consecutive waves

Answer 2

Answer: D. the distance between the highest points of consecutive waves

Step-by-step explanation:

The wavelength of a wave is defined as the distance traveled by a periodic perturbation that propagates through a medium in a given time interval. It is usually represented by
`\lambda` and can be calculated if the frequency of the wave is known, since there is an inverse relationship between both.

In the specific case of a periodic sine wave (which is the way in which a wave is usually represented graphically) the wavelength can be determined as the distance between two consecutive maxima of the disturbance.

Therefore, the correct option is D.