9.3.2

How Distance Affect Volume

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How Distance Affect Volume

The distance from the sound source affects how loud the sound is.

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Close to the sound

  • When you are close to the source of a sound, the vibrations don't have far to travel to reach your eardrum.
    • The vibrations are still strong when they reach your eardrum.
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Far away from the sound

  • The further away from the source of the sound, the quieter the sound becomes.
    • The sound is quieter because the sound vibrations spread out and become weaker as they travel further.
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Weaker vibrations are quieter

  • Vibrations get weaker the further they travel.
  • Weaker vibrations are harder to hear.

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