SI unit of the intensity of the wave is:
Correct answer: C. Wm-2
- A. Jm-2 s-2
- B. Jm-1 s-1
- C. Wm-2
- D. Jm-2
Explanation
The intensity of a wave is a measure of the energy transported by the wave per unit of time and per unit of area. The formula for the intensity (I) of a wave is given by:I= P/AWhere:I is the intensity of a wave P is power carried by the wave A is a cross-sectional area through which the wave is passingThe SI unit of power (P) is the watt (W), and the SI unit of area (A) is the square meter (m²). Therefore, the unit of intensity is watts per square meter (W/m²).
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