Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Progressive waves

Progressive waves — practice question

Wave-power generators make use of the energy carried by waves moving across the ocean surface. A wave’s energy depends on its amplitude. What is the correct meaning of amplitude?

  • Athe average amount of energy possessed by a wave
  • Bthe difference in displacement between a peak and a trough
  • Cthe maximum displacement of a point on the wave from equilibrium
  • Dthe number of oscillations of a wave that occur per second

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