Wavelength

Pronunciation: /ˈweɪv.lɛŋkθ/ Explain

Figure 1: Diagram showing the measurement of a wavelength from crest to crest.

Wavelength is the distance from the crest to crest of a wave. This word is used mainly in the context of physics. In math contexts, we use the term period instead. Figure 1 shows the measurement of a wavelength.

References

1. McAdams, David E.. All Math Words Dictionary, wavelength. 2nd Classroom edition 20150108-4799968. pg 190. Life is a Story Problem LLC. January 8, 2015. Buy the book

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McAdams, David E. Wavelength. 12/21/2018. All Math Words Encyclopedia. Life is a Story Problem LLC. http://www.allmathwords.org/en/w/wavelength.html.

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Revision History

12/21/2018: Reviewed and corrected IPA pronunication. (McAdams, David E.)
12/17/2018: Removed broken links, updated license, implemented new markup. (McAdams, David E.)
3/11/2008: Clarified usage of wavelength. (McAdams, David E.)
7/12/2007: Initial version. (McAdams, David E.)