Question

A surfer talks about riding a 20-foot wave. Which measurement of waves is the surfer describing?(1 point)
Responses

wavelength
wavelength

amplitude
amplitude

speed
speed

frequency

Answer 1

The surfer is describing the **amplitude** of the wave. In this context, the amplitude is often interpreted as the height of the wave, which is what the surfer refers to when talking about riding a 20-foot wave.