What is the minimum distance between two crests called?
A
Wavelength
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B
Amplitude
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C
Displacement
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D
Wave pulse
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Solution
The correct option is A Wavelength The minimum distance between two consecutive crests is called the wavelength of the wave.
Note:− In question it is not written that crests are consecutive, but it is necessary condition to be wavelength that crests should be consecutive, else it can't be the wavelength.