A travelling sound wave in air has amplitude $x_0$ and intensity $I$. If the wave amplitude rises to $3x_0$, what is the wave’s new intensity?
- A$\frac{I}{9}$
- B$\frac{I}{3}$
- C$3I$
- D$9I$
Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Progressive waves
A travelling sound wave in air has amplitude $x_0$ and intensity $I$. If the wave amplitude rises to $3x_0$, what is the wave’s new intensity?