The waves that carry the most energy are the waves that?

My Answer choices are
1) move into a new medium
2) are closest together
3)move the most slowly
4) have the greatest amplitude

1 Answer
May 11, 2018

The answer would be option 4

Explanation:

Considering the wave mentioned to be electromagnetic.
Energy of an electromagnetic wave is proportional to #A^2# where A is the amplitude
Clearly the one with greatest amplitude will have greatest energy.
Hence option D

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