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Question 20
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The table contains proposed descriptions and values for wavelength, frequency, and the phase difference between two adjacent points on a progressive wave that are in anti-phase.

Which row in the table is correct?

WavelengthFrequencyPhase difference
ADistance between a crest and the adjacent troughNumber of complete wave cycles passing a point per secondπ rad\pi\text{ rad}π rad
BMinimum distance between two points oscillating in phaseNumber of complete wave cycles passing a point per secondπ rad\pi\text{ rad}π rad
CMinimum distance between two points oscillating in phaseTime taken for one complete wave cycle to pass a point2π rad2\pi\text{ rad}2π rad
DDistance between a crest and the adjacent troughTime taken for one complete wave cycle to pass a pointπ2 rad\displaystyle \frac{\pi}{2}\text{ rad}2π​ rad

Row A

Row B

Row C

Row D

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