The energy of a wave depends on its what?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

Frequency.

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.

Answer 3

frequency. 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.

Answer 4

The speed of a wave depends on a great many things. The speed of a wave depends on the medium and the temperature for example.

Answer 5

The energy of a wave depends on its amplitude and frequency. Waves with greater amplitude and higher frequency carry more energy.