Question

when an object such a a stone is dropped into water, it disturbs the surface of the water. waves form at the surface of the water and travel outward from the point of the disturbance
the diagram below is based on a single frame from a video of the waves that formed when a stone was dropped into water
if a student were to measure the distance labeled as \z,\ she would know the value of the ______ of the wave.
a. wavelength
b. frequency
c. amplitude
d. radius

Explanation:

Wavelength is defined as the distance between two corresponding points on adjacent waves, such as from one crest to the next crest. The distance labeled "Z" spans from one wave crest to the adjacent crest, which matches the definition of wavelength. Frequency refers to wave cycles per unit time, amplitude is the maximum displacement from the rest position, and radius does not describe a wave property in this context.

Answer:

A. wavelength