Why is the intensity of light is directly proportional to the square of amiplitude
Asked by vashu7985864937
| 23rd Dec, 2021,
12:28: AM
Expert Answer:
Light is electromagnetic radiation .
Intensity of electromagnetic wave I = (1/2) ε E2 c
where ε is permittivity of medium , E is intensity of elecric field and c is speed of light
Since Electric field intensity is proportional to amplitude and intensity of light is proportional to
square of electric field intensity , then intensity of light is proportional to square of amplitude .
Answered by Thiyagarajan K
| 23rd Dec, 2021,
08:10: AM
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