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The discussion centers on the relationship between frequency, amplitude, and intensity in the context of electromagnetic radiation. It is established that in a black body, the intensity of radiation is influenced by wavelength, which is inversely related to frequency. The participant asserts that while intensity varies with frequency, frequency does not directly affect amplitude. This distinction is crucial for understanding electromagnetic radiation principles.

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Ok, so here is my question. Basically I believe that frequency and amplitude have no effect on each other. But in a black body, the intensity of the radiation is directly affected by the wavelength. With the intensity being the square of the amplitude, and wavelength being the inverse of the frequency. DOes that mean that frequency affect amplitude, or am I not understanding something correctly.
 
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The intensity is different for different frequencies, but I would not say "frequency affects the amplitude".
If you travel, your position depends on the time, but does time affect your position?
 

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