Which of the Following Is the Best Way to Measure

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best way to measure the wave height of a set of waves at the beach?

• A) Hold a meterstick in the water and measure how high the wave goes on the stick
• B) Count the number of waves that pass by in a minute
• C) Using a stopwatch, time the waves as the crests move by
• D) Take a picture of the waves with a camera and measure the distance between the crests with a ruler
• E) Using a scale, measure the pressure of the largest wave

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Definitions:

Naphthalene

An aromatic hydrocarbon composed of two fused benzene rings, commonly found in mothballs and used in the production of dyes and plastics.

Aromatic

A class of hydrocarbons that contain one or more benzene rings in their molecular structure, known for their stability and fragrant properties.

Antiaromatic

Compounds that possess conjugated pi electron systems and are less stable due to their ring structure not fulfilling Hückel's rule for aromatic stability.

Nonaromatic

Compounds that are neither aromatic nor antiaromatic; they do not have delocalized pi electrons in a cyclic, conjugated system.