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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The energy of a wave is proportional to the square of its frequency. Therefore, if the frequency is doubled, the energy delivered by the wave would quadruple.

If You Were to Double the Frequency of a Wave