Analyze the data to identify the mathematical relationship
amplitude and energy of a mechanical wave. If mechanical wave A has an
amplitude of 2 cm and mechanical wave B has an amplitude of 3 cm, what
will be the relationship between the energy carried by the two waves?
Energy
Amplitude
2 units
1 unit
8 units
2 units
18 units
3 units
32 units
4 units
5 units
50 units
A. Wave A has about 1. 5 times more energy than wave B.
B. Wave A has about 2. 5 times more energy than wave B.
C. Wave B has about 2. 25 times more energy than wave A.
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D. Wave A has about 2. 25 times more energy than wave B.
