The wavelength of a wave is the distance between   A) Crest and Trough B) Crest and Crest C) Trough and Trough D) Both B & C

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Problem 12E: What are the wavelength limits of the audible range of the sound spectrum? (Use the speed of sound...
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The wavelength of a wave is the distance between

 

A) Crest and Trough

B) Crest and Crest

C) Trough and Trough

D) Both B & C

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