Question

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

Explanation:

Step1: Recall Amplitude Definition

Amplitude is the maximum displacement of a point on a wave from its rest position (the distance from the midline to a crest or trough).

Step2: Compare Wave Amplitudes

A wave with high crests (large distance from midline to crest) and low troughs (large distance from midline to trough, since troughs are low, meaning far below midline) has a larger amplitude. A wave with low crests (small distance from midline to crest) and shallow troughs (small distance from midline to trough) has a smaller amplitude. So the statement is true.

Answer:

True Statement