Question

study the diagram showing two different waves.
wave 1
wave 2
which statement about the two waves is correct?
wave 1 has a higher frequency.
wave 2 has a higher frequency.
wave 1 has a larger amplitude.
wave 2 is produced by a greater force.

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze frequency

Frequency is the number of waves per unit time. Wave1 and Wave2 have the same number of waves (same frequency).

Step2: Analyze amplitude

Amplitude is the maximum displacement from the rest position. Wave1 has a larger amplitude (higher peaks and lower troughs compared to Wave2).

Step3: Analyze force

Amplitude is related to the force (energy) that produces the wave. Since Wave1 has a larger amplitude, it is produced by a greater force (not Wave2).

Answer:

Wave 1 has a larger amplitude.