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

stays the same



varies randomly



increases



decreases

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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
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