Consider these scenarios. Scenario 1- Your ear is resting on the end of a metal bar that is stuck by a drumstick about 7 meters away from your ear.

Scenario 2- You are about 7 meters away from a metal bar that is struck with a drumstick. The sound travels through the air to your ear.

In which of these scenarios would the sound of the drumstick hitting the metal bar get to you in the least amount of time? Explain your answer.