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10 grade science

What is a unit of wavelength?

  • A. Hertz
  • B. Meter
  • C. Meter per second
  • D. second

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ApprovedApproved Tutor Answer10 Months ago

A unit of wavelength is a measure of the distance between successive peaks of a wave. The correct answer to your question is:

Correct Answer

B. Meter

Explanation

Wavelength is typically expressed in meters, which indicates how far apart the waves are in space. Other options like Hertz refer to frequency, while meters per second relates to wave speed, and seconds measure time.

Key Points

  • Wavelength measures distance.
  • It is commonly expressed in meters.
  • Frequency and speed are different concepts.