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Waves
Waves
Wave Intensity
I
=
P
A
I = \frac{P}{A}
I
=
A
P
I = P/A
Energy transmitted per unit area per unit time.
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Variables
I
Intensity
Power per unit area
W/m²
P
Power
Wave power
W
A
Area
Surface area
m²
Derivation
I = P/A by definition.
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