Analyze the data to identify the mathematical relationship between the amplitude and energy of a mechanical wave. If mechanical wave A has an
amplitude of 2 cm and mechanical wave B has an amplitude of 3 cm, what
will be the relationship between the energy carried by the two waves?
Amplitude
Energy
1 unit
2 units
2 units
8 units
3 units
18 units
4 units
32 units
5 units
50 units
O A. Wave A has about 2.5 times more energy than wave B.
OB. Wave A has about 2.25 times more energy than wave B.
O C. Wave B has about 2.25 times more energy than wave A.
O D. Wave A has about 1,5 times more energy than wave B.