Physics

Question

What happens when the crests of a

transverse wave move closer together?

A. The wavelength is getting smaller.

B. The wavelength is getting bigger.

C. The amplitude is getting bigger.

D. The amplitude is getting smaller.

Answer

A. The wavelength is getting smaller.

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When the crests of a transverse wave move closer together, it means that the distance between consecutive crests is decreasing. This change in distance is known as the wavelength of the wave. Therefore, when the crests move closer together, the wavelength of the wave is getting smaller.