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Wavelength

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

A wavelength is the distance between successive crests in a wave. In terms of light waves, different wavelengths correspond to different colors in the visible spectrum.

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