Question
What does the intensity of sound depend upon?
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Answer
- The intensity of sound is proportional to the square of the amplitude of vibration, e.g. If the amplitude is doubled the intensity of sound becomes four times.
- Therefore the loudness or softness of sound is dependent on the intensity of sound and sound level.
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