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

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 increases with frequency and decreases with wavelength.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

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

In ocean waves, the energy imparted by the wave is largely related to the amplitude. A larger amplitude means that there is more energy carried by the wave. Other statements about wavelength, energy decrease near shore, and the relationship between frequency and wavelength in this context do not accurately describe the direct relationship between ocean wave characteristics and their energy.