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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