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Peristalsis is the rhythmic, wavelike contraction of smooth muscles to propel material through the digestive tract....

Peristalsis is the rhythmic, wavelike contraction of smooth muscles to propel material through the digestive tract. A typical peristaltic wave will only last for a few seconds in the small intestine, traveling at only a few centimeters per second. Estimate the wavelength ?λ of the digestive wave.

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