JEE Main & Advanced Physics Wave Mechanics Question Bank Musical Sound

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    If separation between screen and source is increased by 2% what would be the effect on the intensity  [CPMT 2003]

    A)            Increases by 4%                  

    B)            Increases by 2%

    C)            Decreases by 2%                

    D)            Decreases by 4%

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

                       \[I\propto \frac{1}{{{r}^{2}}}\] Þ \[\frac{\Delta I}{I}=-2\frac{\Delta r}{r}\]=\[-\,2\times 2=-\,4\,%\] Hence intensity is decreased by 4%.


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