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What is the definition of intensity in relation to waves?

a measure of wave speed

a measure of the energy transported by a wave through a unit area

a measure of wavelength

a measure of wave frequency

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What equation is used to calculate intensity?

I = P × A

I = P ÷ f

I = P ÷ A

I = Af

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If the amplitude of a wave is doubled, by what factor will the intensity increase?

3 times

8 times

2 times

4 times

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Which of the following best describes the relationship between intensity and amplitude?

inversely proportional

intensity is proportional to the square of amplitude

directly proportional

no relationship

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As the distance from a sound source increases, what happens to the intensity according to the inverse square law?

intensity first increases then decreases

intensity stays the same

intensity increases rapidly

intensity decreases rapidly

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What aspect of a wave relates to its perceived brightness or loudness?

wavelength

frequency

amplitude

intensity

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As distance from a sound source increases, intensity:

decreases slowly

decreases rapidly

stays the same

increases

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If power remains constant but area increases, what happens to intensity?

intensity first increases then decreases

intensity remains constant

intensity decreases

intensity increases

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What is the term used to describe the perceived loudness or brightness of a wave?

intensity

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Give 3 factors that determine the intensity of a wave.

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