Question

Which of the following mechanical waves has the most energy
A
B
C
D

Answer 1

the answer is d because it has the smallest wavelength

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

Mechanical wave are the waves that requires a medium for its propagation. The energy of wave is given by the following formula as :

`E=(hc)/(\lambda)`

Where

h = Planck's constant

c = speed of light

`\lambda` = wavelength

So, the energy of wave is inversely proportional to its wavelength.

From the given figure, the distance between two consecutive crests and trough is minimum in figure (4). So, figure (4) has most energy.