Multiple Choice
A transverse wave traveling along a string transports energy at a rate r.If we want to double this rate,we could
A) increase the amplitude of the wave by a factor of 8.
B) increase the amplitude of the wave by a factor of 4.
C) increase the amplitude of the wave by a factor of 2.
D) increase the amplitude by a factor of 
.
E) increase the amplitude by a factor of 
.
Correct Answer:
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