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wavelength
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Frequency =
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speed and wavelength that change,
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intensity and amplitude
A waves a means of transferring energy. An examples infrared radiation. The wave transters
Fareey, Continuously and the rate of transfer is measured as the intensity of the wave. The
iensiy of a wave is defined as the rate of transfer of energy per unit area normal to the
‘rection of the wave. The unit of intensity is watts per square metre (W mr
cample
A wave source radiates power P uniformly in all directions. Assuming that none of the wave
seni lost show thatthe intensity of the wave is inversely proportional to the square of the
distance from the source.
Think about a sphere of radius x with the source atts cantre (see below). Surface ated of the
‘phere = ar This area is normal tu Uwe direction ofthe wave and the total wave power is
intensity = Power’. _P_
‘area Spx?
Since P and 4x are constants
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