For a Wave on the Ocean,the Amplitude Is

question 39

Multiple Choice

For a wave on the ocean,the amplitude is:

• A)the distance between crests.
• B)the height difference between a crest and a trough.
• C)one half the height difference between a crest and a trough.
• D)how far the wave goes up on the beach.

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