A student generates a transverse wave using a rope secured to a tree, as depicted in the illustration.

Question

Her teacher instructs her to modify the wave to exhibit a higher energy transfer. What options does the student have?

(1 point)
Responses

She has the option to increase the frequency of the wave.
She has the option to increase the frequency of the wave.

She has the option to lower the frequency of the wave.
She has the option to lower the frequency of the wave.

She has the choice to reduce the amplitude of the wave.
She has the choice to reduce the amplitude of the wave.

She can extend the wavelength of the wave.

Answer 1

To increase the energy transfer of a transverse wave, the student should focus on the wave's amplitude and frequency. Higher energy waves typically have greater amplitude and/or higher frequency.

Among the provided options, the correct answer is:

She has the option to increase the frequency of the wave.

Increasing the frequency of the wave will generally lead to higher energy transfer, as more energy is associated with waves of higher frequency.