Question 11 Mark
A point source emits sound equally in all directions in a non-absorbing medium. Two points P and Q are at distances of 2m and 3m respectively from the source. The ratio of the intensities of the waves at P and Q is:
- 3 : 2
- 2 : 3
- 9 : 4
- 4 : 9
Answer
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Explanation:
Here, r1 = 2m and r2 = 3m
$\text{I}\propto\frac{1}{\text{r}^2}$
$\therefore \frac{\text{I}_1}{\text{I}_2}=\frac{\text{r}^2_2}{\text{r}^2_1}=\frac{3^2}{2^2}=\frac{9}{4}$