why does the loudness of sound waves decrease at it covers more distance?
The sound pressure level (SPL) decreases with doubling of the distance by (−)6 dB. ... It drops with the ratio 1/r of the distance. The sound intensity level decreases with doubling of the distance by (−)6 dB.
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