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Why does sound intensity decrease as the distance from the source increases?

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Answer:

the intensity decreases because the sound has to stretch more and becomes more quiet

Step-by-step explanation:

with more distance the sound waves start to lessen and almost stretch out and cover more distance but lessen in intensity due to the stretching

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