A transverse wave travels along a stretched string

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Problem

A transverse wave travels along a stretched string. The measured distance from a crest to the very next trough is

3\,\text{cm}

. Calculate the wavelength of the wave. (a)

12\,\text{cm}

(b)

3\,\text{cm}

(c)

6\,\text{cm}

(d)

1.5\,\text{cm}