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Properties of Sound

Question 5 • Fall 24 GSE Physical Science B IC

Four people are spaced at different distances from where a dog is barking. The barking will sound the loudest to the person who is standing

Answer
A
4 m away.
B
15 m away.
C
1 m away.
D
12 m away.

Explanation

Sound intensity decreases as you move farther from its source. The person standing 1 m away is closest to the barking dog, so the sound will be loudest there. The correct choice is 1 m away.

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