$A$ surface of area $S$ is placed perpendicular to the direction of travel of a plane wave. The energy per unit time intercepted by the surface is $E$ when the amplitude of the wave is $A$. The area of the surface is reduced to $\frac{1}{2} S$ and the amplitude of the wave is increased to $2A$. What is the energy per unit time intercepted by this smaller surface?

  • A
    $4E$
  • B
    $2E$
  • C
    $E$
  • D
    $\frac{1}{2} E$

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