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Wave amplitude relates to wave energy

NGSS·science·Grade 6·Bloom: Apply·Last verified: May 17, 2026

Use mathematical representations to describe a simple model for waves that includes how the amplitude of a wave is related to the energy in a wave. Clarification: Emphasis is on describing waves with both qualitative and quantitative thinking. Assessment Boundary: Assessment does not include electromagnetic waves and is limited to standard repeating waves.

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