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A surfer talks about riding a 20-foot wave. Which measurement of waves is the surfer describing?(1 point)
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amplitude
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wavelength
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A surfer talks about riding a 20-foot wave. Which measurement of waves is the surfer describing?(1 point)
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frequency
frequency
amplitude
amplitude
wavelength
wavelength
speed
speed
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The surfer is describing the **amplitude** of the wave when they mention riding a 20-foot wave. Amplitude refers to the height of the wave from its rest position (the baseline) to its peak. In this context, a 20-foot wave typically indicates the height of the wave above the ocean surface.