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Examine the pattern of the wave shown. What is true about the amplitude and wavelength of the wave when the pattern changes?

Examine the pattern of the wave shown. What is true about the amplitude and wavelength-example-1

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The amplitude of the wave increases while the wavelength decreases.

Wavelength is the distance between one crest or trough to the next and amplitude is the height of the wave from the point of equilibrium.

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