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As a spherical wave propagates, ……….. .

A

the wave intensity remains constant

B

the wave intensity decrease as the inverse of the distance from the source

C

the wave intensity decreases as the inverse square of the distance from the source.

D

The wave intensity decreases as the inverse cube of the distance from the source.

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The wave intensity decreases as the inverse square of the distance from the source.
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