page 5 of 5

Question

Energy in Waves Quick Check
5 of 55 of 5 Items

Question
Waves have energy that causes particles in matter to vibrate. So, it stands to reason that(1 point)
Responses

the lower the energy, the slower the particles vibrate (which means a higher frequency).
the lower the energy, the slower the particles vibrate (which means a higher frequency).

the higher the energy, the slower the particles vibrate (which means a lower frequency).
the higher the energy, the slower the particles vibrate (which means a lower frequency).

the lower the energy, the faster the particles vibrate (which means a lower frequency).
the lower the energy, the faster the particles vibrate (which means a lower frequency).

the higher the energy, the faster the particles vibrate (which means a higher frequency).

Answer 1

The correct response is:

the higher the energy, the faster the particles vibrate (which means a higher frequency).

Waves with higher energy cause particles to vibrate more rapidly, resulting in a higher frequency. Conversely, lower energy waves cause slower vibrations and thus lower frequencies.