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| − | '''Wavelength''' is the distance between the crests of a [[wave]], | + | '''Wavelength''' is the distance between the crests of a [[wave]], such as an [[electromagnetic wave]] or an ocean wave.<ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With Chemistry''. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1998</ref> It is given in units of [[length]] and is the [[reciprocal]] of [[frequency]]. |
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Revision as of 15:17, May 6, 2008
Wavelength is the distance between the crests of a wave, such as an electromagnetic wave or an ocean wave.[1] It is given in units of length and is the reciprocal of frequency.
References
- ↑ Wile, Dr. Jay L. Exploring Creation With Chemistry. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1998