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The table shows the properties of four different waves moving through the same medium.
Wave Frequency (Hz) Amplitude (cm)
W 25 2
X 25 5
Y 50 2
Z 50 5
Which wave MOST LIKELY has the GREATEST amount of energy?
A.
Wave W
B.
Wave X
C.
Wave Y
D.
Wave Z
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D. Wave Z
Energy carried by a wave is proportional to both the square of its amplitude and (for a given wave type) the square of its frequency. Wave Z has the largest amplitude (5 cm) and the highest frequency (50 Hz), so it carries the most energy.
Energy carried by a wave is proportional to both the square of its amplitude and (for a given wave type) the square of its frequency. Wave Z has the largest amplitude (5 cm) and the highest frequency (50 Hz), so it carries the most energy.
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