Amplitude:
Compression:
Frequency:
Period:
longitudinaltransverse✔ both longitudinal and transverse
Which wave, A or B, has lower energy?
Tara prepared a report to show how the amplitude of waves affects the energy of waves. Is her graphical representation correct? Why or why not?
Tara's graphical representation is incorrect. The relationship between the amplitude of a wave and its energy is not linear; instead, the energy of a wave is proportional to the square of its amplitude (E ∝ A²). Therefore, her graph should show an exponential or parabolic curve rather than a straight line to accurately represent how energy increases as amplitude increases.
A structural engineer is using this table to design a wall to protect a city near the ocean.How high should the engineer build the wall?
What order shows increasing frequency for gamma rays, microwaves, visible light, and X-rays?
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2.5
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