Question

If the distance between the source and listener increases, the loudness of sound

• A. Decreases
• B. Increases
• C. Remains same

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Decreases

Explanation:

1. The loudness of sound varies inversely to the distance between the source and the observer.
2. The larger the distance between source and listener, the feeble is the sound and the smaller the distance between source and the listener louder is the sound.

Hence, the correct answer is A.