A good approach is plot a function of the data which ought to yield a straight line. So if you expect y=1/x2 then plot x2 on one axis and 1/y on the other; or 1/x2 on one and y on the other, etc.Hannes said:
Experimental data will never perfectly fit the theoretical curve. Indeed, it is not possible to prove physical theories, it is only possible to disprove them or to fail to disprove them (which is called confirming them).Hannes said:
Oh, I thought you were worried about the 1.975, instead of 2.Hannes said:
The inverse square law states that the intensity of a wave is inversely proportional to the square of the distance from its source. This means that as the distance from the source increases, the intensity of the wave decreases.
The inverse square law also applies to sound intensity, meaning that as the distance from a sound source increases, the intensity of the sound decreases. This is why sounds become quieter the further away you are from their source.
Sound intensity is measured in decibels (dB), which is a logarithmic unit that represents the ratio of the sound's intensity to a reference intensity. The reference intensity is usually set at the threshold of human hearing, which is 0 dB.
The perceived loudness of a sound is not directly related to its intensity. Instead, our perception of loudness is affected by a combination of factors, including the sound's frequency, duration, and even our own individual hearing abilities.
Yes, the inverse square law can be applied to all types of waves, including light, sound, and electromagnetic waves. This is because the intensity of a wave decreases as it spreads out over a larger area, following the same principle of the inverse square law.