Intensity Flashcards
1
Q
define intensity
A
The amount of power transferred per unit area
2
Q
equation for intensity
A
power/area
3
Q
how can you work out the power emmited?
A
harvest data
OR
P=IV
4
Q
What does intensity of a wave decrease with?
A
distance
5
Q
Intensity is…
A
inversely proportional to distance squared
6
Q
What is inverse square law?
A
When intensity is inversely proportional to the distance squared