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Ken Seto: The inverse square law applies to frequency NOT the amplitude (4-Feb-2002) |
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> Well, that *is* the way it happens. The amplitude diminshes with > distance. The amplitude is what causes the varying pressure, and it is > the variation of pressure which determines the loudness. Why ascribe > the change in loudness to frequency when amplitude gives an > adequate explanation? If there is a market for stupidity you got it made. Amplitude of a wave does not increase or decrease with distance from the observer. The inverse square law applies to frequency NOT the amplitude. |
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