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Question
Define wavelength.
Solution
For transverse waves, the distance between two neighbouring crests or troughs is known as the wavelength.
For longitudinal waves, the distance between two neighbouring compressions or rarefactions is known as the wavelength. The SI unit of wavelength is meter.
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