Question

Perception of Sound Waves Through Different Mediums

Medium Distance from sound source Perceived Sound (in decibels)
I 30 m 0
II 30 m 25 decibels
III 30 m 20 decibels
IV 30 m 15 decibels


A sound originated from a source, an airhorn, and was measured at 30 meters away as the sound traveled through various mediums. According to the data, which medium was most likely space/a vacuum?
Responses

A Medium IMedium I

B Medium IIMedium II

C Medium IVMedium IV

D Medium III

Answers

GPT-4o mini
The most likely medium that represents space or a vacuum is **Medium I**. In a vacuum (or space), there is no air or other mediums to conduct sound, which is why the sound level would be 0 decibels at a distance of 30 meters.

Thus, the correct answer is:

**A Medium I**.