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PHY 104 Wave and sound Objective Question

Question

The intensity of a sound wave falls with distance from the source in what manner?
Options
A Linearly
B Inverse-square
Correct Answer
C Exponentially
D Quadratically
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 20 states: 'The intensity of a sound wave falls with distance in an inverse-square manner. That is, I ∝ I₀/r².'

Hint

Consider how energy from a point source spreads out in three dimensions.

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