Sound Intensity Flashcards
1
Q
Sound intensity
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2
Q
What happens when sound intensity in watts per metre squared doubles
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3
Q
Sts of sound intensity
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A sound level metre measures intensity level in decibels
It has a frequency weighted scale where it suppresses those frequencies in which the ear is not sensitive
Ear protection can be worn to pretext ears
4
Q
difference between sound level and sound intensity level
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sound intensity is measured in W m-2
sound intensity level is measured in dB
when sound intensity doubles , sound intensity level increases by 3 dB