Question 1 • Reed Fall 2026 Physical Science 2nd Semester (7th Hour)
Intensity describes how much energy passes through an area per unit time, so A is correct. Sound at 85 decibels or higher can harm hearing, making D correct; lower levels are not what the 85-decibel warning refers to. Sound intensity level is expressed in decibels, while hertz measures frequency, so E is correct and F is not.
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