Wave Mechanics Question 1090

Question: The amplitude of two waves are in ratio 5 : 2. If all other conditions for the two waves are same, then what is the ratio of their energy densities

[MH CET 2004]

Options:

A) 5 : 2

B) 10: 4

C) 2.5 : 1

D) 25 : 4

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

$ Energy,density\propto {{(amplitude)}^{2}} $