JAMB Physics 1980 Question 18

Question 18

Waves

Any line or section through an advancing wave in which all the particles are in the same phase is called the

  1. A.wave length
  2. B.wave crest
  3. C.wave trough
  4. D.wave amplitude
  5. E.wave front.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (wave front.)

Explanation

A wavefront is a line or surface joining points of a wave that are in the same phase.