Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Progressive waves

Progressive waves — practice question

A wave with amplitude $a$ has intensity $3.0\,\text{W m}^{-2}$. What is the intensity of another wave with the same frequency but amplitude $2a$?

  • A$4.2\,\text{W m}^{-2}$
  • B$6.0\,\text{W m}^{-2}$
  • C$9.0\,\text{W m}^{-2}$
  • D$12\,\text{W m}^{-2}$

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