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If the amplitude of a wave increases by a factor of 4, how is the intensity changed?

Respuesta :

The intensity increases 16 times.

The relationship between intensity and amplitude is given below:

   I = constant [tex] A^{2} [/tex]

Since, A becomes 4 times, A' = 4A

Thus the intensity becomes, I' = constant 
× (4A)² 
                                              
                                         
 I' = 16A²

Therefore, the intensity of the wave is increased by 16 times

the intensity of the wave is increased by 16 times