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A seismic wave is identified by the way it moves and the order it comes in when an earthquake strikes. Primary waves (or P waves) are the first waves to arrive and move in an Accordion-like motion. Secondary waves (or S waves) come before the P waves and either move side to side and/or up and down. Surface waves are created when P and S waves reach the surface of the earth and produce the most destruction. They move like P and S waves, but the movements are magnified. They come after the S waves.
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∙ 15y agoFrequency.
For both sound and light waves, the energy of the wave is described by the dispersion relation E = h*f , where E is the energy of the wave, h is Planck's constant and f is the frequency of the wave.
For light waves, frequency is equal to the speed of light divided by wavelength, thus one could say that the energy of a light wave is equally well explained by wavelength as by frequency.
If we're talking about ocean waves however....it's the amount of water in the wave and the speed the wave itself is traveling.
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∙ 11y agofrequency. The energy of an electromagnetic wave is directly proportional to its frequency.
E = hv, where E is energy in Joules, h is Planck's constant, 6.626 × 10-34 m2 kg/s, and v is frequency.
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∙ 9y agoThe speed of a wave depends on a great many things. The speed of a wave depends on the medium and the temperature for example.
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What does the energy of the wave pulse depend on?
The energy of the wave pulse depends on wave length and frequency.
Does the energy of a wave depend on the amplitude of the wave?
Yes dude the energy of wave depends upon the amplitude The more the trough ( upper part of wave) moves away from the peroendicular distance the more it spends energy i.e. energy is inversely proportional to ampltitude
Can wave energy only be transmiitted through a material medium?
That depends on the type of wave. An electromagnetic wave can be transmitted through a vacuum.
What is the relationship of wavelength and energy in a wave?
Depends on the wave. In electromagnetic waves, a shorter wavelength means a higher frequency - and the energy of a photon is directly proportional to frequency.
How much energy does wave power provide?
I'm not exactly sure but it is not very much. It also depends on how strong the wave is.
What does the energy of the wave pulse depend on?
The energy of the wave pulse depends on wave length and frequency.
What the amplitude of a longitudinal wave?
Depends on the amount of energy in the wave.
Does the energy of a wave depend on the amplitude of the wave?
Yes dude the energy of wave depends upon the amplitude The more the trough ( upper part of wave) moves away from the peroendicular distance the more it spends energy i.e. energy is inversely proportional to ampltitude
Can wave energy only be transmiitted through a material medium?
That depends on the type of wave. An electromagnetic wave can be transmitted through a vacuum.
What is the relationship of wavelength and energy in a wave?
Depends on the wave. In electromagnetic waves, a shorter wavelength means a higher frequency - and the energy of a photon is directly proportional to frequency.
How much energy does wave power provide?
I'm not exactly sure but it is not very much. It also depends on how strong the wave is.
Do the waves of the electromagnetic spectrum carry the same amount of energy?
No. The energy depends on the frequency of the wave Energy= hf=hc/r.
Do the energy of a mechanical wave depends on the frequency of the wave?
Yes, energy transfer for mechanical waves is dependant on frequency as well as amplitude. Energy of electromagnetic waves, however, does not rely on frequency but solely on amplitude.
What is a energy wave?
it is a wave that is formed by energy
How does wavelength affect a wave's energy?
It really depends on the type of wave. In the case of electromagnetic waves, a higher frequency results in more energy per photon. Therefore, a longer wavelength results in less energy per photon.
What property of sound depends on the energy and intensity of the sound wave?
Its volume or how loud it is.
How is wavelength related to energy?
The relationship between wavelength and energy depends on the type of wave. For electromagnetic waves, the shorter wavelengths are associated with higher energy levels. Electromagnetic energy travels in waves, and the length of the wave is inversely proportional to the energy the wave carries. Higher energy, shorter wavelengths. Lower energy, longer wavelengths.
