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ISBN: 9780134601823

Author: ETKINA, Eugenia, Planinšič, G. (gorazd), Van Heuvelen, Alan

Publisher: Pearson,

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Chapter 11, Problem 20P

Show using a sketch and mathematics that the intensity of a two-dimensional wave is inversely proportional to the distance from a source. Give three examples that will explain the meaning of “inversely proportional to the distance" in this case. Assume there is no conversion of mechanical energy into thermal energy.

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