Question

use patterns to describe phenomena

1. which wave(s) have the largest amplitude? which wave(s) have the smallest amplitude?

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1. which boat(s) travel the farthest distance from their resting positions? which boat(s) travel the least distance?

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Explanation:

Step1: Understand amplitude

Amplitude is the maximum displacement from the rest position. For waves, it's the height from the rest line (average position) to the crest (or trough).

Step2: Compare amplitudes

Looking at Wave A, B, C, D: Wave C has the highest crest (and lowest trough relatively), so largest amplitude. Wave A has the smallest height from rest line to crest (and trough), so smallest amplitude.

Step3: Relate boat movement to amplitude

The boat on the wave with larger amplitude (Wave C) travels farther from resting position (as amplitude measures displacement). The boat on Wave A travels least distance as its wave has smallest amplitude.

Answer:

1. Wave C has the largest amplitude. Wave A has the smallest amplitude.
2. The boat on Wave C travels the farthest distance from its resting position. The boat on Wave A travels the least distance.