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What is the definition of a wavelength?
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A wavelength is measured as the distance between corresponding parts of two consecutive waves.
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201. Rays
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What is the most recent description of light?
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Light can be described as bundles of energy that have definite wave properties.
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definite wave prop
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What determines the color of light from the transmission source?
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The wavelength.
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How is wavelength measured?
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Wavelengths are measured in meters and are usually taken from crest to crest.
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What is the commone term for the straight line that represents the radius of the wave radiating from the point source?
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A Ray
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