Question

1. distance between 2 successive crests of a wave or between 2 successive troughs. 1 pts. a. frequency b. amplitude c. wave length d. compression wave flag this question for later review

Explanation:

• Frequency (A): Frequency is the number of oscillations per unit time and not the distance between two successive crests or troughs.
• Amplitude (B): Amplitude is the maximum displacement from the equilibrium position and not the distance between two successive crests or troughs.
• Wavelength (C): Wavelength is defined as the distance between two successive crests or two successive troughs of a wave.
• Compression wave (D): Compression wave is a type of wave (like sound wave in air) and not a measure of distance.

Answer:

C. wavelength