Question 1058Navigation General

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The time interval between successive wave crests is called the _______________.

A frequency
B trough
C period
D epoch
AI Explanation

The correct answer is C) period. The time interval between successive wave crests is called the wave period. This is a fundamental property of waves and is defined as the time it takes for one complete wave cycle to pass a given point. The period is the inverse of the wave frequency, which measures the number of wave cycles that pass a given point in a unit of time. The other options are incorrect because: A) Frequency measures the number of wave cycles per unit of time, not the time interval between crests. B) The trough is the lowest point of the wave, not the time between crests. D) Epoch refers to a particular point in time, not the time interval between wave crests.

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