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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Properties of Light

Question 1 • Reed Fall 2026 Physical Science 2nd Semester (7th Hour)

Which statement correctly describes the relationship between the energy of a wave and the wave’s amplitude?

Answer
A
High energy waves have high amplitudes.
B
Low energy waves have high amplitudes.
C
High and low energy waves have the same amplitudes.

Explanation

A wave’s energy increases as its amplitude increases. Therefore, high-energy waves have high amplitudes, making “High energy waves have high amplitudes” the correct statement.

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