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A-LevelPhysicsWaves9702/12 · Oct/Nov 2010 · Q231 Mark

The amplitude of a wave is A and its intensity is I. Which amplitude is necessary for the intensity to be doubled to 2I?

AA²
B√A
C√2 A
D2A

✓ Correct answer

C: √2 A

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Waves, A-Level Physics (syllabus 9702). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Physics, Oct/Nov 2010 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 23.

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