Question

below are illustrations of waves. each illustration represents 1 s. study the illustrations and answer the questions that follow. which wave has the longest wavelength? a d c b

Explanation:

Step1: Recall wavelength concept

Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs of a wave.

Step2: Observe the waves

In the given illustrations, wave A has the fewest number of cycles in 1 s. Fewer cycles mean larger distance between consecutive crests/troughs.

Answer:

A. A