Question

Read the passage and answer the following question(s).



Water Waves in a Tank



A wave tank is built to study wave behavior and test technology for wave energy capture. Rulers along the bottom and side of the tank measure wave height and length. Figure 1 represents an image of a wave tank.





Figure 1

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Inside the wave tank is an oscillating paddle. When the paddle is turned on, waves are produced constantly. Using the wave tank, scientist are able to measure the wavelength, amplitude, frequency, speed, and energy of the generated waves. The characteristics of the waves change based on the speed of the paddle.





The oscillating paddle is turned on. Figure 2 shows images of the progression of the waves every three seconds for 15 seconds.



Figure 2

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A device that measures wave energy is placed in the wave tank. The red float moves up and down with the waves. As it moves, it pumps high-pressure water into the generator at the bottom. This produces electricity. When the oscillating paddle is on, the wave energy converter captures 72 watts per minute of energy.



Use the drop-down menus to choose the responses that make each statement true.

The energy in each wave is shown in the wave's Select the correct option
motion. Because it takes Select the correct option
energy to move matter a greater distance, a wave that has a greater height will have Select the correct option
energy.

Answer 1

The energy in each wave is shown in the wave's up‑and‑down motion. Because it takes more energy to move matter a greater distance, a wave that has a greater height will have more energy.