If You Were to Double the Frequency of a Wave

question 98

Multiple Choice

If you were to double the frequency of a wave on a string while keeping the speed and amplitude of the wave constant,the energy delivered by the wave would

• A)double.
• B)quadruple.
• C)be reduced 50%.
• D)be reduced to 25% of its previous value.
• E)be unchanged.

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