Energy in Waves Quick Check

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Waves have energy that causes particles in matter to vibrate. So, it stands to reason that(1 point)
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the lower the energy, the slower the particles vibrate (which means a higher 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 slower 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 faster the particles vibrate (which means a lower frequency).
the lower the energy, the faster the particles vibrate (which means a lower frequency).
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The correct answer is:

the higher the energy, the faster the particles vibrate (which means a higher frequency).