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A-LevelPhysicsWaves9702/12 · Oct/Nov 2025 · Q261 Mark

The graph shows the variation of displacement with distance for two progressive waves X and Y of the same type in the same medium. [Figure 26.0] The intensity of wave X is I. What is the intensity of wave Y?

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A0.28 I
B0.53 I
C1.9 I
D3.5 I

✓ Correct answer

D: 3.5 I

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Waves, A-Level Physics (syllabus 9702). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Physics, Oct/Nov 2025 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 26.

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