How far can one move from a sound source

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The discussion centers on the relationship between distance from a sound source and the audibility of sound. It concludes that the ability to hear sound depends significantly on the initial loudness of the sound and the frequency range that the human ear can detect. As the distance from the sound source increases, the sound diminishes in intensity, making it harder to hear, especially at lower frequencies. Thus, the clarity of sound perception is directly influenced by both the sound's initial volume and its frequency.

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Before they can't hear the sound, assuming that the person can hear it very clearly as long as the frequency is within the range the human ear permits?
 
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Depends on how loud the sound is to begin with.
 

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