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Of the waves shown below, which has the most energy? A.BlueB.RedC.GreenD.Gold

Of the waves shown below, which has the most energy? A.BlueB.RedC.GreenD.Gold-example-1
User Shivshnkr
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The energy of a wave is proportional to its amplitude, according to the formula below:


E=(1)/(2)\mu\omega^2A^2

Where A is the amplitude of the wave.

Looking at the image, the wave with the greatest amplitude is the green one.

Therefore the correct option is C.

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