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Physics · Oct / Nov 2019 · Paper 12 · Question 22

5054General properties of waves

Which description defines the amplitude of a water wave in a ripple tank?

  1. Ahalf of the vertical distance between a trough and a peak
  2. Bthe horizontal distance between adjacent peaks
  3. Cthe horizontal distance between a trough and an adjacent peak
  4. Dthe vertical distance between a trough and a peak

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Correct answer: A. half of the vertical distance between a trough and a peak

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