What affects how fast a sound reaches your ears?

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Steve J.
Apr 14, 2018

The speed of sound and the distance between source and ear.

Explanation:

In general, #"speed" = "distance"/"time"#, therefore

#"time to hear the noise" = "distance between source and ear"/"speed of sound"#.

I hope this helps,
Steve

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