Which Can Be Heard Better

Classical Mechanics Level 2

Two people are playing their respective drums with the same strength: a small side drum and a big low drum. The wave fronts generated by the two drums are as shown above. Which of the two drum sounds can be heard better by Calvin who is around the corner?

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