When drawn on a coordinate plane with the x-axis as the baseline, a wave with a crest that is closer to the baseline has a smaller _____.(1 point)
Responses
equilibrium
amplitude
wavelength
frequency
y = A sin (w t - k x )
max height of crest above x axis = A, the amplitude
When drawn on a coordinate plane with the x-axis as the baseline, a wave with a crest that is closer to the baseline has a smaller amplitude.
To answer this question, we need to understand the characteristics of a wave and how it is represented on a coordinate plane.
A wave is a disturbance that travels through a medium, such as air or water. It typically consists of crests (high points) and troughs (low points). The distance between two adjacent crests or troughs is called the wavelength, and it represents the length of one complete wave cycle.
On a coordinate plane, the horizontal x-axis is often used as the baseline to represent the position of the wave. The vertical y-axis represents the amplitude, which is the maximum displacement of a wave from its equilibrium position (the baseline).
Now, coming back to the question, when it is mentioned that a wave has a crest closer to the baseline on the coordinate plane, it implies that the wave's amplitude is smaller. The amplitude refers to the vertical distance between the crest (or trough) and the baseline. Therefore, the correct answer to the question is "amplitude."