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The term of the distance between two crests of a water wave

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The Wavelength, denoted by the greek letter "Lambda" λ
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The time it takes for two successive crests (one wavelength) to pass a specified point. The distance the wave travels divided by the time it takes to travel that distance. Wave speed is determined by dividing the wavelength by the wave period.
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