When drawn on a coordinate plane with the x-axis as the baseline, a wave with a crest that is closer to the baseline has a smaller _____.

Question

options:

equilibrium
equilibrium

frequency
frequency

wavelength
wavelength

amplitude

Answer 1

When drawn on a coordinate plane with the x-axis as the baseline, a wave with a crest that is closer to the baseline has a smaller amplitude.

Amplitude refers to the height of the wave from its equilibrium position (baseline) to its crest (or trough). If the crest is closer to the baseline, this indicates a lower amplitude.