The intensity of a light wave influences its
A) length.
B) hue.
C) brightness.
D) height.

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Intensity refers to the amount of energy per unit time that is carried by a wave. In the case of light waves, the intensity determines how bright or dim the light appears to human eyes. The other options are not affected by the intensity of the wave, as length (A) is determined by the wavelength of the wave, hue (B) is determined by the frequency of the wave, and height (D) is not a characteristic of light waves.

The Intensity of a Light Wave Influences Its