Asked by marisol

The diagram shows wave characteristics.

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How does increasing the amount of energy in a wave affect its characteristics?

A.
The wave's frequency decreases.

B.
The wave's amplitude increases.

C.
The wave's speed decreases.

D.
The wave's wavelength increases.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Answer: B. The wave's amplitude increases.

Explanation: For most waves, adding energy increases the amplitude (height) of the wave. Energy carried by a wave is proportional to the square of its amplitude. Frequency is set by the source, and speed is determined by the medium, so those don't necessarily change.