Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Progressive waves

Progressive waves — practice question

A sound source with constant power $P$ is placed in open space. The sound intensity $I$ at a distance $r$ from this source is given by $I = \dfrac{P}{4\pi r^2}$. In what way does the amplitude $a$ of the vibrating air molecules change as the distance $r$ from the source increases?

  • A$a \propto \dfrac{1}{r}$
  • B$a \propto \dfrac{1}{r^2}$
  • C$a \propto r$
  • D$a \propto r^2$

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