9.3.2
How Distance Affect Volume
How Distance Affect Volume
How Distance Affect Volume
The distance from the sound source affects how loud the sound is.


Close to the sound
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.


Far away from the sound
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.


Weaker vibrations are quieter
Weaker vibrations are quieter
- Vibrations get weaker the further they travel.
- Weaker vibrations are harder to hear.
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8.2The Water Cycle
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