We know that waves transmit energy. There are many types of waves: light, microwaves, x-rays, sound waves, and ocean waves are all examples of waves transferring energy. Ocean waves are a renewable energy source that uses the energy of the waves to generate electricity.

Question

Consider any ocean wave. What is the relationship between an ocean wave and the energy of that wave?

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Responses

Wave energy increases with frequency and decreases with wavelength.
Wave energy increases with frequency and decreases with wavelength.

The greater the wavelength, the more kinetic energy the wave has.
The greater the wavelength, the more kinetic energy the wave has.

Wave energy decreases as the wave moves closer to shore.
Wave energy decreases as the wave moves closer to shore.

Wave energy is directly proportional to the amplitude of the wave.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

Wave energy is directly proportional to the amplitude of the wave.

This means that larger amplitude waves carry more energy. While energy can also depend on frequency and wavelength, in the context of ocean waves generating energy, amplitude is a key factor in determining the energy carried by the wave.