Which of these waves would have the greatest amount of energy?
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Responses
A
A
There is not enough information.
There is not enough information.
Their energy is equal.
Their energy is equal.
B
B
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I can’t tell from the text alone — there’s no information about the waves’ amplitudes, frequencies (or wavelengths), or intensity. Please upload or describe the diagram.
How to decide when you have the picture/data:
- For most waves the energy transported is proportional to the square of the amplitude, so the wave with the larger amplitude carries more energy (all else equal).
- For electromagnetic waves, the energy per photon depends on frequency (higher frequency → more energy per photon); intensity depends on amplitude (electric field amplitude squared).
- For mechanical waves (e.g., a string), average energy ∝ A^2 and also depends on frequency/ω.
If you post the diagram or give amplitudes/frequencies for A and B I’ll pick the correct answer and show the reasoning.
How to decide when you have the picture/data:
- For most waves the energy transported is proportional to the square of the amplitude, so the wave with the larger amplitude carries more energy (all else equal).
- For electromagnetic waves, the energy per photon depends on frequency (higher frequency → more energy per photon); intensity depends on amplitude (electric field amplitude squared).
- For mechanical waves (e.g., a string), average energy ∝ A^2 and also depends on frequency/ω.
If you post the diagram or give amplitudes/frequencies for A and B I’ll pick the correct answer and show the reasoning.
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