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Sound Intensity and Loudness

Sound Intensity and Loudness. Intensity and Loudness. The intensity of a sound is the time rate at which sound energy flows through a unit area normal to the direction of propagation. Loudness. The loudness of a sound depends on an auditory intensity in the consciousness of a human listener.

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Sound Intensity and Loudness

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  1. Sound Intensity and Loudness

  2. Intensity and Loudness • The intensity of a sound is the time rate at which sound energy flows through a unit area normal to the direction of propagation.

  3. Loudness • The loudness of a sound depends on an auditory intensity in the consciousness of a human listener.

  4. Similarity • An increase in the intensity of a sound of fixed frequency causes it to seem louder to the listener.

  5. Difference • Intensity of a sound can be directly measured by instruments but loudness cannot as it depends on the listener.

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