A Source of Sound Waves Is Placed at the Center

question 11

Multiple Choice

A source of sound waves is placed at the center of a very large sound-reflecting wall. The source emits 0.500 W of power. Two meters from the source the intensity in W/m² is

• A) 9.95 × 10−³.
• B) 1.99 × 10−².
• C) 0.313.
• D) 0.399.
• E) 0.625.

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