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The shortest distance between two points on the wave that have a phase difference of (π/3) is 5 cm. What is its wavelength?

Correct answer: C. 30 cm

  • A. 10 cm
  • B. 20 cm
  • C. 30 cm
  • D. 40 cm

Explanation

Phase difference= (2π)/(wavelength) x (distance between the two points) Phase difference = 2π/λ x distance between two points π/3 = 2π/λ x 5 π/3 = 10π/λ 1/3 = 10/λ 3 = λ/10 λ = 30 cm

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