Intensity Flashcards

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1
Q

define intensity

A

The amount of power transferred per unit area

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2
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equation for intensity

A

power/area

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3
Q

how can you work out the power emmited?

A

harvest data

OR

P=IV

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4
Q

What does intensity of a wave decrease with?

A

distance

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5
Q

Intensity is…

A

inversely proportional to distance squared

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6
Q

What is inverse square law?

A

When intensity is inversely proportional to the distance squared

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