Question

wave properties review
directions: answer the question about amplitude.

the distance from the trough to the crest of a wave is 10 meters. what is the amplitude of the wave?

meters

Explanation:

Step1: Recall amplitude definition

Amplitude (\(A\)) is the distance from the midline (equilibrium) to a crest or trough. The distance from trough to crest is \(2A\).

Step2: Solve for amplitude

Given trough - to - crest distance \(= 10\) m, so \(2A=10\). Divide both sides by 2: \(A = \frac{10}{2}=5\) m.

Answer:

5