Use the image to complete the statement.
In wave A, the wave goes a certain distance above and below the horizontal line and covers a certain distance along the horizontal line between two consecutive crests labeled lambda. In wave B, the distance above and below the horizontal line is nearly the same as in the first wave, but the distance along the horizontal line between two consecutive crests is much shorter than the first wave.
Compared to wave A, wave B has a _____.
(1 point)
Responses
shorter wavelength and lower frequency
longer wavelength and greater frequency
longer wavelength and greater frequency
longer wavelength and lower frequency
longer wavelength and lower frequency
shorter wavelength and greater frequency
longer wavelength and lower frequency
Compared to wave A, wave B has a shorter wavelength and greater frequency.
To determine the answer, we need to analyze the information given in the statement and examine the image.
According to the statement, wave A has a certain distance along the horizontal line between two consecutive crests labeled lambda. The statement also mentions that in wave B, the distance along the horizontal line between two consecutive crests is much shorter than in wave A.
From this information, we can conclude the following:
- Wave A has a longer wavelength compared to wave B because the distance along the horizontal line between two consecutive crests in wave A is more significant.
- Wave B has a shorter wavelength compared to wave A due to the shorter distance between two consecutive crests along the horizontal line.
Now, let's examine the other part of the statement regarding the distance above and below the horizontal line for both waves:
- The statement mentions that the distance above and below the horizontal line is nearly the same in wave A and wave B.
Based on this information, we can deduce that the amplitude (or distance above and below the horizontal line) remains the same for both waves.
Combining these conclusions, we can answer the question:
Compared to wave A, wave B has a shorter wavelength and greater frequency. (Option 2: longer wavelength and greater frequency)