Equation 13-28 says that the power associated with the wave is proportional to the square of the wave amplitude \(A\). This turns out to be a general attribute of waves of all kinds, not just sound waves. Note also that the power is proportional to \(L^2\), which is the cross-sectional area through which the wave energy passes. The power \(\textit{divided}\) by the cross-sectional area \(L^2\) is called the \(\textbf{intensity}\) of \(I\) of the wave, measured in watts per square meter (\(\mathrm{W}/\mathrm{m}^2\)). From Equation 13-28, this is