Question

wave properties review
directions: sort the statement as a true or false declaration about wave properties.
amplitude is indirectly related to the energy of a mechanical wave (as amplitude increases, energy decreases)
true statement false statement

Explanation:

Step1: Recall wave energy - amplitude relation

For mechanical waves, the energy \( E \) is related to amplitude \( A \) by \( E \propto A^2 \) (directly proportional to the square of amplitude). So as amplitude increases, energy should increase, not decrease.

Step2: Evaluate the statement

The statement claims amplitude and energy are indirectly related (amplitude up, energy down), which contradicts the correct relation (\( E \propto A^2 \)). So the statement is false.

Answer:

False Statement