The distance between two successive crests or troughs of a wave is known as _______.
A
frequency
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B
wavelength
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C
amplitude
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D
energy
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Solution
The correct option is B wavelength Electromagnetic energy is characterized by wavelength (λ) and frequency (ν). Wavelength is defined as the distance between two successive crests or troughs of a wave.