What is the decrease of the speaker volume in dB if the distance from the speaker to the sound source is doubled?
  1. 3 dB
  2. 4 dB
  3. 2 dB
  4. 6 dB
Explanation
Answer - D - Speaker volume decreases by 6 dB if the distance from the speaker to the sound source is doubled.

Key Takeaway: Sound gets weaker as the distance from the source is increased. The Inverse square law specifies that when the distance from the source is doubled, the sound pressure weakens by 6 dB. So at a 6-ft. distance a speaker produces 89 dB. If the distance is increased to 12 feet, the speaker now produces 83 dB.
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