If the amplitude of wave at a distance r from a point source is A, then amplitude at a distance 2r will be?
Answer: A/2
Explanation
For a point source in 3D, amplitude is inversely proportional to the distance from the source:
A ∝ 1/r
So, if distance doubles (2r), amplitude becomes A/2.
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