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PHY 104 PHY 104 Past Questions Objective Question

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From a point source, if amplitude of waves at a distance r is A, its amplitude at a distance 2r will be
Options
A A
B 2A
C A/2
Correct Answer
D A/4
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

For a point source, the amplitude decreases inversely with distance: A ∝ 1/r. So at distance 2r, the amplitude is A/2.

Hint

Amplitude ∝ 1/r for a point source.

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