To determine which wave would have the greatest amount of energy, we need to consider the type of waves and their properties. In general, the energy of a wave is related to its frequency and amplitude.
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Higher Frequency: Waves with a higher frequency carry more energy. For example, gamma rays have a much higher frequency compared to radio waves and therefore, gamma rays have much more energy.
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Greater Amplitude: A wave with a larger amplitude also carries more energy. For instance, a large ocean wave can be more energetic than a small ripple, even if they are at the same frequency.
If you have specific waves in mind (such as different types of electromagnetic waves or sound waves), please provide them, and I can help you determine which would have the greatest energy based on their properties.
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