Question

the two waves shown in the images below are transverse waves. how do the two waves compare? a. wave 1 has a shorter wavelength than wave 2. b. wave 1 has a higher crest than wave 2. c. wave 1 and wave 2 have the same amplitude. d. wave 1 and wave 2 have the same wavelength.

Explanation:

Step1: Recall wave - related concepts

• Wavelength: The distance between two consecutive crests (or troughs) of a wave.
• Amplitude: The maximum displacement of a wave from its equilibrium position.

Step2: Analyze the waves

• By observing the two waves (transverse waves), we can see that Wave 1 and Wave 2 have the same amplitude (the height from the equilibrium position to the crest is the same for both waves).
• Wave 1 has a longer wavelength than Wave 2 (the distance between consecutive crests is larger for Wave 1).

Answer:

C. Wave 1 and wave 2 have the same amplitude.