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Q: Why can low-amplitude sounds like whispers be heard only over short distances? A: The sound waves already have so little energy that spreading them out over a wider area quickly reduces their intensity below the level of hearing. The spectrum of sound varies for different musical instruments, which is why they all sound different playing the same musical note. Observe the Amplitude vs Frequency graph, known as the Fourier Transform, on the top right graph in the Pan Flute simulation below to learn more: