Asked by sofi

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 amplitude increases.

B.
The wave's wavelength increases.

C.
The wave's frequency decreases.

D.
The wave's speed decreases.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
A. The wave's amplitude increases.

Explanation: For most waves (mechanical waves, sound, etc.) the energy carried is proportional to the square of the amplitude, so adding energy raises amplitude. Frequency and speed are set by the source and medium, and wavelength = speed/frequency, so they don't necessarily change when you add energy.