APFIVE Wave Energy Transfer and Amplitude
A transverse wave propagates along a taut string with a frequency of 120 Hz and wavelength of 0.25 m. If the amplitude of the wave is doubled while keeping the tension in the string constant, what happens to the energy transfer rate of the wave?
A
It remains the same
B
It increases by a factor of √2
C
It increases by a factor of 2
D
It increases by a factor of 4
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