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If the amplitude of sound is doubled and the frequency reduced to one-fourth, the intensity of sound at the same point will be

a
Increased by a factor of 2
b
Decreased by a factor of 2
c
Decreased by a factor of 4
d
Unchanged

detailed solution

Correct option is C

I=2π2a2n2vρ⇒I∝a2n2⇒I1I2=a1a22×n1n22=122×11/42⇒I2=I14

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