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Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding wave theory:

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The distance between successive peaks and troughs is called wavelength
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These waves consist of electric and magnetic fields perpendicular to each other and are perpendicular to the direction of propagation of the radiation
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Electromagnetic radiation travels with a velocity of 3×108 m/s
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Electromagnetic waves do not require any medium for propagation
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Solution

The correct option is A The distance between successive peaks and troughs is called wavelength
Wavelength is the distance between two successive peaks or two successive troughs of a wave.

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