Amplitude-frequency relationship

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The discussion revolves around the relationship between amplitude and frequency of a wave, particularly in the context of a chemistry test question. Participants explore different contexts in which this relationship may or may not hold, including discussions on wave mechanics and photon behavior.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant asserts that amplitude and frequency have no relationship, as amplitude can increase while frequency remains constant.
  • Another participant suggests that the relationship depends on the context, indicating that if the wave generator has a constant power source, there may be a dependence between frequency and amplitude.
  • A third participant clarifies that the test focused on photons and related formulas, questioning the relevance of the constant power source in this context.
  • One participant expresses that the question lacks meaning without additional context.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus; multiple competing views regarding the relationship between amplitude and frequency remain, with some emphasizing the need for context.

Contextual Notes

Discussion highlights the importance of context in understanding the amplitude-frequency relationship, with references to specific wave mechanics and photon behavior, but lacks clarity on definitions and assumptions.

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Hello.
I was doing a chemistry test, one question was asking to state the relationship between the amplitude and frequency of a wave.
I wrote that they had no relationship, as amplitude can go higher with frequency staying the same. Was I right?
 
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Sakha said:
Hello.
I was doing a chemistry test, one question was asking to state the relationship between the amplitude and frequency of a wave.
I wrote that they had no relationship, as amplitude can go higher with frequency staying the same. Was I right?

This depends entirely on the context. If the "generator" of that wave has a constant power source, then yes, there is a dependence between frequency and amplitude. If the context is a simply wave problem, then maybe they're simply testing you on [itex]v=f\lambda[/itex]. Then in that case, there isn't.

Zz.
 
Actually the test was mainly on photons and formulas just like [tex]\upsilon=\lambda\nu[/tex]. What you mean with constant power source?
 
Meaningless question I would have thought without some context.
 

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