Question

Which combination of frequency and wavelength would produce a wave with the most energy? (1 point)
Responses

Low frequency, long wavelength
Low frequency, long wavelength

Low frequency, short wavelength
Low frequency, short wavelength

High frequency, long wavelength
High frequency, long wavelength

High frequency, short wavelength
High frequency, short wavelength

Answer 1

The energy of a wave is directly proportional to its frequency and inversely proportional to its wavelength. The higher the frequency, the more energy the wave carries, and the shorter the wavelength, the more energy as well.

Therefore, the combination that would produce a wave with the most energy is:

**High frequency, short wavelength**.