Asked by Masih Ohadi on May 25, 2024
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The loudness of sounds is measured in
A) volts.
B) decibels.
C) amps.
D) watts.
Decibels
A logarithmic unit of measurement that expresses the magnitude of a physical quantity (originally sound intensity) relative to a specified or implied reference level.
- Investigate how sound amplitude and frequency affect perceptions of loudness and pitch.
Verified Answer
RO
Renz Olav AsuncionJun 01, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The loudness of sounds is measured in decibels (dB), a logarithmic scale that quantifies the sound intensity perceived by the human ear.
Learning Objectives
- Investigate how sound amplitude and frequency affect perceptions of loudness and pitch.