The intensity of a spherical waves decreases as the wave moves away from the source. If the intensity of the wave at the source is I0, how far from the source will the intensity decrease by a factor of nine?

The intensity of a spherical waves decreases as the wave moves away from the source. If the intensity of the wave at the source is I0, how far from the source will the intensity decrease by a factor of nine?

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Chapter17: Sound

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 60P: A sound wave traveling in air has a pressure amplitude of 0.5 Pa. What is the intensity of the wave?

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