Wave Amplitude

Which wave has the LEAST amount of energy?

• Wave on the Left

• Wave on the Right

• Both have the same energy level

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Which statement is true about the blue and red waves?

• Both waves have the same amplitudes, but different wavelengths and frequencies.

• Both waves have the same frequencies and wavelengths but different amplitudes.

• Same amplitudes, wavelengths and frequencies.

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Amplitude tells you how much ______________ a wave is carrying.

• baggage

• weight

• energy

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Waves with tall amplitudes make

• high pitch sounds

• low pitch sounds

• loud sounds

• soft sounds

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Waves with tall amplitudes have ______________ than short waves.

• more energy

• less energy

• less volume

• more pitch

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Wave amplitude affects

• the pitch of a sound

• the frequency of a sound

• the volume of a sound

• the smell of a sound

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When you increase the amplitude, you are

• increasing the volume

• decreasing the volume

• increasing the pitch

• increasing the frequency

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What is the relationship between wave amplitude and energy?

• Higher amplitude means more energy

• Higher amplitude means less energy

• Amplitude does not affect energy

• Amplitude affects only frequency

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Which of the following is directly affected by the amplitude of a wave?

• Frequency

• Wavelength

• Speed

• Loudness

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In a sound wave, what does a larger amplitude indicate?

• Higher pitch

• Higher volume

• Higher frequency

• Higher speed

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