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A point source emits sound equally in all directions in a non-absorbing medium. Two points P and Q are at distances of 2 m and 3 m respectively from the source. The ratio of the intensities of the waves at P and Q is
PhysicsWaves and SoundNEET
Options:
  • A 3 : 2
     
  • B 2 : 3
  • C 9 : 4
     
  • D 4 : 9
     
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 9 : 4
 
d 1 =2m, d 2 =3m

Intensity 1 distance 2

I 1 1 2 2 and I 2 1 3 2

I 1 I 2 = 9 4

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