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Use these wave diagrams to answer the four questions below:

Use these wave diagrams to answer the four questions below:-example-1

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We are shown 5 different waves.

Q. 1: Which wave has the largest wavelength?

Recall that the wavelength is the distance between identical points (adjacent crests or troughs)

As you can see, wave E has the largest distance between the two crests.

Hence, wave E has the largest wavelength.

Q. 2: Which two waves have the same wavelength?

As you can see, wave A and B have the same wavelength.

Q. 3: Which wave has the highest frequency?

Higher frequency means that the wave completes more cycles in a shorter time period.

As you can see, wave C has the highest frequency.

Q.4: Which wave is likely carrying the least amount of energy?

The energy depends upon the amplitude and frequency of the wave.

Wave B has the smallest amplitude and low frequency.

For the given case, wave B is likely carrying the least amount of energy.

Use these wave diagrams to answer the four questions below:-example-1
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