Question
Which phrase correctly defines the amplitude of a wave?(1 point)
Responses
the horizontal distance from the trough of one wave to the trough of the next wave
the horizontal distance from the trough of one wave to the trough of the next wave
the vertical distance from the trough of a wave to the crest
the vertical distance from the trough of a wave to the crest
the horizontal distance from the crest of one wave to the crest of the next wave
the horizontal distance from the crest of one wave to the crest of the next wave
the vertical distance from the crest or trough of a wave to the equilibrium
Responses
the horizontal distance from the trough of one wave to the trough of the next wave
the horizontal distance from the trough of one wave to the trough of the next wave
the vertical distance from the trough of a wave to the crest
the vertical distance from the trough of a wave to the crest
the horizontal distance from the crest of one wave to the crest of the next wave
the horizontal distance from the crest of one wave to the crest of the next wave
the vertical distance from the crest or trough of a wave to the equilibrium
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The phrase that correctly defines the amplitude of a wave is:
**the vertical distance from the crest or trough of a wave to the equilibrium.**
This definition captures the essence of amplitude, which is a measure of the energy of the wave and how far the wave's peaks (crests) or valleys (troughs) extend from the rest position (equilibrium position).
**the vertical distance from the crest or trough of a wave to the equilibrium.**
This definition captures the essence of amplitude, which is a measure of the energy of the wave and how far the wave's peaks (crests) or valleys (troughs) extend from the rest position (equilibrium position).