Some of a wave's energy dissipates as heat. In time, this will reduce the wave's
A) wavelength.
B) speed.
C) period.
D) amplitude.
E) frequency.

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The amplitude of a wave represents its energy level. As energy dissipates as heat, the wave's amplitude decreases because there is less energy to sustain the height or strength of the wave. The other properties like wavelength, speed, period, and frequency are not directly affected by the dissipation of energy as heat.

Some of a Wave's Energy Dissipates as Heat