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In the case of waves on liquids like water, for example, it's very easy. We know that it requires energy to lift objects. If you place an object that floats in the path of a series of waves you will notice that the object moves up and down more or less in step with the waves. If the waves did not carry energy then they would not be capable of making the object move.

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The amplitude of a wave determines how much energy it is carrying. Waves with higher amplitudes have more energy, while waves with lower amplitudes have less energy.

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Q: What tells you how much energy a wave is carrying?
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