Physics 5054 · O Level · General properties of waves

General properties of waves — practice question

Which description best defines the amplitude of a water wave in a ripple tank?

  • Ahalf of the vertical distance between a trough and a peak
  • Bthe horizontal distance between adjacent peaks
  • Cthe horizontal distance between a trough and an adjacent peak
  • Dthe vertical distance between a trough and a peak

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