Question

label the marked portions of the graph. the y - axis is displacement from equilibrium and the x - axis is time.
displacement
time
answer bank
frequency
amplitude
period
wavelength

Explanation:

• Amplitude: It is the maximum displacement from the equilibrium position. In the graph, it is the vertical distance from the equilibrium line (x - axis) to the peak (or trough) of the wave.
• Period: The period is the time taken for one complete cycle of the wave. It is measured along the x - axis (time axis) for one full repetition of the wave pattern.
• Frequency: Frequency is related to the period (\(f=\frac{1}{T}\), where \(T\) is the period). But in terms of graph - labeling, if we consider the wave's repetition rate conceptually related to how many cycles occur in a given time. However, based on the standard wave - graph labels for displacement - time graph:
• The vertical segment (blue line) at the peak (or trough) represents the amplitude.
• The horizontal segment that measures the time for one full cycle (from peak to peak or trough to trough) represents the period.

Answer:

• The vertical segment (blue line) is labeled as "amplitude".
• The longer horizontal segment (for one full cycle) is labeled as "period".