wavelength measurement

Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive points of a wave that are in the same phase, such as two crests or two troughs. Imagine markings on a wave pattern; the wavelength measures how far the wave travels before it repeats. It’s typically measured in units like meters or nanometers. Wavelength helps describe different types of waves—longer wavelengths (like radio waves) travel farther, while shorter wavelengths (like visible light or X-rays) have different properties. Measuring wavelength involves analyzing the wave's pattern to determine the spatial distance between these repeating points.