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What is the height of a wave called?
What is the height of a wave called?
- Trough
- Wavelength
- Amplitude (correct)
- Crest
What is the definition of wavelength?
What is the definition of wavelength?
One point on a wave to the exact same point on another wave.
Which term refers to the highest point of a wave?
Which term refers to the highest point of a wave?
- Amplitude
- Crest (correct)
- Wavelength
- Trough
What is the lowest part of a wave called?
What is the lowest part of a wave called?
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Wave Properties and Terminology
- Amplitude refers to the maximum height of a wave from its rest position. It indicates the energy level and intensity of the wave.
- Wavelength is defined as the distance between one wave peak (crest) and the next peak. It is crucial for determining the wave's frequency and speed.
- Crest represents the topmost point of a wave. It is where the wave reaches its maximum positive displacement.
- Trough indicates the lowest point of a wave. It is where the wave reaches its maximum negative displacement.
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