Waves - Result Question 67

69. If the amplitude of sound is doubled and the frequency is reduced to one fourth, the intensity of sound at the same point will be

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(a) increasing by a factor of 2

(b) decreasing by a factor of 2

(c) decreasing by a factor of 4

(d) unchanged

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 69. (c)

Solution:

  1. (c) Intensity is proportional to (amplitude) 2 and also intensity α (frequency) 2. Therefore, intensity becomes 2242=14 th


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