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Cici2017
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the point is going down the wave, so shouldn't the answer be D? Why is it B? Thank you! [/B]
CWatters said:What happens "next" at that point depends on what is just to the left of the point.
ahh~ I think I got it. the new position of the point is higher than the old position, so the direction is up. Am I right?CWatters said:Try this...
Print out the drawing.
Draw the wave shifted to the right about 1/4" or 5mm.
Mark on it the new position of the point
If possible post your sketch here.
Wave direction refers to the direction in which a wave is traveling. It is typically measured in degrees clockwise from true north.
Wave direction is related to points because it is used to determine the direction in which a wave is moving in relation to a fixed point or location.
Wave direction and wave speed are two different characteristics of a wave. While wave direction refers to the direction in which a wave is traveling, wave speed refers to how fast the wave is moving.
Understanding wave direction is important because it can help predict the movement and behavior of waves, which is essential for activities such as surfing, sailing, and ocean navigation.
Wave direction is typically measured using a compass or a wave direction meter. These tools can accurately determine the direction of a wave in degrees relative to true north.