Question
Which wave has more energy? Why?
a
The blue wave has more energy because it has a longer wavelength.
b
The blue wave has more energy because it has a greater amplitude.
c
The red wave has more energy because it has a greater frequency.
d
The red wave has more energy because it has a greater height.
a
The blue wave has more energy because it has a longer wavelength.
b
The blue wave has more energy because it has a greater amplitude.
c
The red wave has more energy because it has a greater frequency.
d
The red wave has more energy because it has a greater height.
Answers
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c. The red wave has more energy because it has a greater frequency.
Energy of a wave is directly proportional to its frequency, meaning the wave with higher frequency has more energy. Therefore, the red wave with higher frequency has more energy compared to the blue wave.
Energy of a wave is directly proportional to its frequency, meaning the wave with higher frequency has more energy. Therefore, the red wave with higher frequency has more energy compared to the blue wave.