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The frequency of a water wave gives us its height.
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False.
The frequency of a water wave does not give us its height. The frequency of a wave refers to the number of wave cycles passing a certain point per unit of time. On the other hand, the height of a water wave, also known as its amplitude, refers to the distance between the highest point (crest) and lowest point (trough) of the wave. The height or amplitude of a water wave is independent of its frequency.
False.
The frequency of a water wave does not give us its height. The frequency of a wave refers to the number of complete wave cycles that pass a given point per unit of time. In the case of a water wave, it would be the number of crests or troughs that pass a particular spot in a second.
On the other hand, the height, or amplitude, of a water wave refers to the maximum displacement of the water surface from its rest position. It represents the distance between the crest (highest point) or trough (lowest point) of the wave and the undisturbed water level.
To determine the height of a water wave, you would need to measure the vertical distance from the crest or trough to the undisturbed water level, rather than analyzing its frequency.