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What wavelength measures​

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Wavelength is a property of waves and it measures the horizontal displacement of a wave.

A transverse wave is a wave that is propagated perpendicular to their source.

The wavelength of a transverse wave measures the distance between two successive crest of the wave.

A longitudinal wave is a wave that is propagated parallel to their source.

The wavelength of a longitudinal wave is the distance between two adjacent compression.

Wavelength is important in determining the velocity of a wave:

Velocity of a wave = frequency x wavelength.

Short wavelength waves have high energy whereas long wavelength waves have low energy

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Answer:

DISTANCE

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