When the amplitude of a wave becomes double its energy become_________________?
Correct answer: B. Four times
- A. Double
- B. Four times
- C. One half
- D. None time
Explanation
The energy carried by a wave is proportional to the square of its amplitude, E ∝ A². If amplitude changes from A to 2A, the energy becomes (2A)²/A² = 4 times the original energy. The common mistake is choosing a because the amplitude itself doubled, while wave energy depends on amplitude squared.
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