If the distance to a point source of sound is doubled, by a multiplicative factor of 4, the intensity changes.
Intensity of sound is the sound which is perpendicular to sound wave propogation per unit area. It is dependent on the Surface of source sound.
Intensity is the Power per unit area. Its SI unit is Watt/m².
As we move away from a source of sound, the sound starts to diminish. This is due to the decreasing sound intensity with distance.
It can also be understood by the fact that on increasing distance, the Power radiated by the source spreads over a larger area. Hence, the Intensity decreases gradually.
Since, Intensity is proportional to the square of the distance.
Hence, on doubling the distance, Intensity reduces to one fourth of the initial intensity or reduces by a multiplicative factor of 4.
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