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Why is the intensity of an echo less than that of the original sound?
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Sound is a mechanical wave that travels through a medium (such as air, water, or solid materials) by causing the particles in the medium to vibrate. The intensity of a sound wave is related to the energy it carries and is perceived as loudness. Show more…
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