Question

directions: sort the statement as a true or false declaration about wave properties
a wave with high crests and low troughs has a lesser amplitude than a wave with low crests and shallow troughs
true statement false statement

Explanation:

Step1: Recall Amplitude Definition

Amplitude is the maximum displacement from the equilibrium (midline) to a crest or trough.

Step2: Analyze the Statement

A wave with high crests (large displacement above midline) and low troughs (large displacement below midline) has a larger amplitude. A wave with low crests and shallow troughs has smaller amplitude. So the statement's claim (high/low wave has lesser amplitude than low/shallow wave) is false.

Answer:

False Statement