Select the letter that best represents the wave's amplitude.
Understand the Problem
The question presents a diagram of a transverse wave and asks to identify which labeled segment (A, B, C, or D) best represents the wave's amplitude. The amplitude is the maximum displacement of the wave from its equilibrium (midpoint) position.
Answer
B
The letter that represents the wave's amplitude is B.
Answer for screen readers
The letter that represents the wave's amplitude is B.
More Information
The amplitude measures the distance from the midpoint (equilibrium position) to the crest or trough of the wave.
Tips
A common mistake is confusing amplitude with wavelength. Amplitude is the height of the wave, while wavelength is the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs.
Sources
- Expert-Verified Answer - brainly.com
- The Anatomy of a Wave - The Physics Classroom - physicsclassroom.com
- 8.4 Amplitude | Transverse waves - Siyavula - siyavula.com
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