Question

Tides in a specific location can be approximated using the periodic function shown on the graph.

What is the interpretation of the amplitude in this application?

A. the time between high tides

B. the time between high tide and low tide

C. the sum of the heights at high tide and low tide

D. the difference between the height at high tide and low tide

Answer 1

the answer is D

Explanation:

Answer 2

Option: D is the correct answer.

D. The difference between the height at high tide and low tide.

Explanation:

The amplitude of a graph is the maximum displacement or distance moved by a point or a wave measured from the equilibrium point.

OR

In other words it is the distance between the resting position and maximum displacement of a wave.

Hence, best interpretation of the amplitude in the given wave is:

The difference between the height at high tide and low tide