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What is the wavelength of a transverse wave if the distance between the 1 st crest and the third crest is 8 m?

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4 m

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8 m

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5 m

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6 m

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Solution

The correct option is A 4 m
The wavelength is the distance between two successive crests in a transverse wave.
Thus, the distance between 1st crest and 3rd crest $= 2 λ = 8$
or $λ = 4$ $m$

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