The amplitude of a wave is about _____ the wave height.
A) one-fourth
B) one-half
C) the same as
D) twice
E) four times

Name: The amplitude of a wave is about _____ the wave height. A) one-fourth B) one-half C) the same as D) twice E) four times
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The amplitude of a wave is about one-half the wave height. This is because the amplitude is measured from the equilibrium (rest) position to the crest (or trough), while the wave height is the total vertical distance from the trough to the crest.

The Amplitude of a Wave Is About _____ the Wave