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QuizMultiple Choice

Waves and Sound — Test

Question 18 • Physics

Which best describes loudness?

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

Explanation

Loudness is how strong or quiet a sound seems to a listener, so it is a subjective perception related to sound intensity. Intensity is a physical property that can be measured objectively, while wavelength describes the spacing of a sound wave’s cycles. Therefore, the best description is “the subjective measurement of the intensity of sound.”

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