Waves have energy that causes particles in matter to vibrate. So, it stands to reason that
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the lower the energy, the faster the particles vibrate (which means a lower frequency).
the higher the energy, the slower the particles vibrate (which means a lower frequency).
the lower the energy, the slower the particles vibrate (which means a higher frequency).
the higher the energy, the faster the particles vibrate (which means a higher frequency).
the higher the energy, the faster the particles vibrate (which means a higher frequency).
The higher the energy, the faster the particles vibrate (which means a higher frequency).
The correct answer is: the higher the energy, the faster the particles vibrate (which means a higher frequency).
To understand this concept, let's break it down:
1. Energy and particle vibration: Waves carry energy, which they transfer to particles in matter as they propagate through it. When a wave transfers more energy to the particles, they vibrate more vigorously.
2. Frequency and particle vibration: Frequency is the number of complete wave cycles that pass a given point in a certain amount of time. In other words, it measures how many times a particle goes back and forth in its vibration.
Now, when a wave has higher energy, it corresponds to a larger magnitude or amplitude of the wave. As a result, the particles in the matter experience stronger forces and vibrate more quickly or vigorously.
Therefore, higher energy in a wave leads to faster particle vibrations, which translates to a higher frequency. So, the correct statement is "the higher the energy, the faster the particles vibrate (which means a higher frequency)."