5. Spherical waves of wavelength 45.0 cm propagate outward from a point source. (a) Explain how the intensity at a distance of 240 cm compares with the intensity at a distance of 60.0 cm. (b) Explain how the amplitude at a distance of 240 cm compares with the amplitude at a distance of 60.0 cm. (c) Explain how the phase of the wave at a distance of 240 cm compares with the phase at 60.0 cm at the same moment.

5. Spherical waves of wavelength 45.0 cm propagate outward from a point source. (a) Explain how the intensity at a distance of 240 cm compares with the intensity at a distance of 60.0 cm. (b) Explain how the amplitude at a distance of 240 cm compares with the amplitude at a distance of 60.0 cm. (c) Explain how the phase of the wave at a distance of 240 cm compares with the phase at 60.0 cm at the same moment.

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5. Spherical waves of wavelength 45.0 cm propagate outward from a point source.
(a) Explain how the intensity at a distance of 240 cm compares with the intensity at a
distance of 60.0 cm.
(b) Explain how the amplitude at a distance of 240 cm compares with the amplitude at
a distance of 60.0 cm.
(c) Explain how the phase of the wave at a distance of 240 cm compares with the phase
at 60.0 cm at the same moment.

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