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Chapter 16, Problem 10DQ(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
Problem 10DQ
If the pressure amplitude of a sound wave is halved, by what factor does the intensity of the wave decrease? By what factor must the pressure amplitude of a sound wave be increased in order to increase the intensity by a factor of 16? Explain.
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QUESTION:
Problem 10DQ
If the pressure amplitude of a sound wave is halved, by what factor does the intensity of the wave decrease? By what factor must the pressure amplitude of a sound wave be increased in order to increase the intensity by a factor of 16? Explain.
ANSWER:Solution 10DQ
Step 1 :
In this question , we need to calculate the factor of pressure amplitude of sound wave such that intensity is 16