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QuizMultiple Choice

Properties of Sound Waves

Question 6 • Crowley Credit Recovery Physics B

Which best describes loudness?

Answer
A
the subjective measurement of the intensity of sound
B
the subjective measurement of the wavelength of a sound wave
C
an inherent measurement of the intensity of sound
D
an inherent measurement of the wavelength of a sound wave

Explanation

Loudness is how strong or quiet a sound seems to a listener, so it is a subjective perception related to the sound’s intensity. Wavelength is related to pitch, not loudness. Therefore, the best description is “the subjective measurement of the intensity of sound.”

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