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ssal

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The amplitude of a wave is 1 meter. The crest-to-trough distance of the wave is
 
  A) 0.5 m.
  B) 1 m.
  C) 2 m.
  D) none of the above

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A fishing-boat captain returns to port saying, It's rough out there with waves that are 4 meters high. He is probably talking of waves of amplitude
 
  A) 1 m.
  B) 2 m.
  C) 3 m.
  D) 4 m.


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aburgess

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Reply #1 on: Jul 29, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B


ssal

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Reply 2 on: Jul 29, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Excellent

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