Question

As the frequency of the EM wave increases, the energy carried by the wave ________.

stays the same



varies randomly



increases



decreases

Answer 1

As the frequency of the EM wave increases, the energy carried by the wave

increases.

Step-by-step explanation:

• Since all that waves really are is traveling energy, the more energy in a wave, the higher its frequency. The lower the frequency is, the less energy in the wave.
• The energy of the wave is directly proportional to the frequency of the wave. The frequency is inversely proportional to the wavelength.
• If the energy of the wave increases then the wavelength of the wave decreases.
• If the energy of the wave increases then the frequency of the wave will increase
• The greater the energy, the larger the frequency and the shorter (smaller) the wavelength. Given the relationship between wavelength and frequency — the higher the frequency, the shorter the wavelength — it follows that short wavelengths are more energetic than long wavelengths