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What is the minimum distance between two crests called?

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Wavelength
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Amplitude
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Displacement
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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.
Option (a) is the correct answer.

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