It is known that at a distance of 1.5 metres from the siren, the sound intensity is 4 watts per square metre (Wm). (a) Show that I= [2] (b) Sketch the curve of / on the axes below showing clearly the point (1.5, 4). [2]
It is known that at a distance of 1.5 metres from the siren, the sound intensity is 4 watts per square metre (Wm). (a) Show that I= [2] (b) Sketch the curve of / on the axes below showing clearly the point (1.5, 4). [2]
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Ifa shark is spotted near to Brighton beach, a lifequard will activate a siren to warn swimmers.
Siren
The sound intensity. I, of the siren varies inversely with the square of the distance, d, from
the siren, where d>0.
It is known that at a distance of 1.5 metres from the siren, the sound intensity is 4 watts per
square metre (Wm).
(a)
Show that I=-
[2]
(b)
Sketch the curve of / on the axes below showing clearly the point (1.5, 4).
[2]
1.
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11. [Maximum mark 6)
Ifa shark is spotted near to Brighton beach, a lifequard will activate a siren to warn swimmers.
Siren
The sound intensity. I, of the siren varies inversely with the square of the distance, d, from
the siren, where d>0.
It is known that at a distance of 1.5 metres from the siren, the sound intensity is 4 watts per
square metre (Wm).
(a)
Show that I=-
[2]
(b)
Sketch the curve of / on the axes below showing clearly the point (1.5, 4).
[2]
1.
20-
-5-
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