If the amplitude of sound is doubled and the frequency reduced to one-fourth, the intensity of sound at the same point will be
(a) Increasing by a factor of 2
(b) Decreasing by a factor of 2
(c) Decreasing by a factor of 4
(d) Unchanged
Abhishek
12 Years agoGrade 12
2 Answers
Saurabh Koranglekar
6 Years ago
Dear student
The answer is option c
Regards
Vikas TU
6 Years ago
Loudness depends on the square of the amplitude of the wave. Thus, when amplitude of the wave is doubled, the loudness becomes four times.
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