A line representing a wave front for a wave should be drawn:
A)from the source to the receiver.
B)from one crest to the preceding crest.
C)along one of the crests of the wave.
D)in the direction the wave is moving.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A wave front represents the peak or crest of a wave, and thus should be drawn along one of the crests of the wave. Option A is incorrect because the direction from source to receiver does not necessarily align with the wave's direction of propagation. Option B is incorrect because it would only be applicable for a specific type of wave (e.g. ocean waves) and not all types of waves. Option D is also incorrect because it would produce a series of lines, whereas a wave front is a single line representing a specific instant in time.

A Line Representing a Wave Front for a Wave Should