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PHY 104 Pitch, loudness, quality, timber Objective Question
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The variation of sound intensity with distance from the source, following an inverse-square manner, is analogous to the behavior of which other physical fields mentioned in the text?
Options
A Only the gravitational field of a mass.
B Only the magnetic field of a current.
C The electric field of a charge and the gravitational field of a mass.
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D The strong nuclear force within an atomic nucleus.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The text states: 'Very much like the behaviour of the electric field of a charge... as the electric field of a point charge or the gravitational field of a mass spread out.'

Hint

The text draws a direct comparison to other fundamental forces.

Question Info

Course: PHY 104
Topic: Pitch, loudness, quality, timber
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 475 of 947
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