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Does sound travel towards or away from the source? Does light travel towards or away from the source?
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Does sound travel towards or away from the source?
In summary, sound waves always travel away from the source in all directions and cannot travel towards the source. The loudness of a sound does not affect its direction of travel, only its intensity. When sound waves reach the source, they can reflect, refract, or be absorbed depending on the medium and source shape. The direction of sound can be difficult to determine in open spaces, but easier in enclosed spaces due to echoes and reflections.
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In principle,they travel away from the source (we call them Sommerfeld radiation conditions),but if waves meeet a reflective surface,they can come back to the source.If u put a mirror near an electric bolt...? 
Daniel.
Daniel.
1. Does sound always travel towards the source?
Yes, sound waves always travel away from the source in all directions.
2. Can sound travel towards the source in certain situations?
No, sound waves can only travel away from the source due to the way they propagate through the medium.
3. Does the loudness of the sound affect the direction of travel?
No, the loudness of a sound does not affect the direction of travel. It only determines the intensity or strength of the sound wave.
4. What happens to sound waves when they reach the source?
When sound waves reach the source, they may reflect, refract, or be absorbed depending on the properties of the medium and the shape of the source.
5. Is the direction of sound always easy to determine?
The direction of sound can be difficult to determine in open spaces, but can be easier in enclosed spaces where sound may echo or reflect off of surfaces.
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