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A-LevelPhysicsWaves9702/12 · Feb/Mar 2017 · Q221 Mark

What is the relationship between the amplitude of a wave and its intensity?

Aamplitude ∝ intensity
Bamplitude ∝ (intensity)²
Camplitude ∝ √intensity
D(amplitude)² ∝ √intensity

✓ Correct answer

C: amplitude ∝ √intensity

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Waves, A-Level Physics (syllabus 9702). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Physics, Feb/Mar 2017 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 22.

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