Question

Select the most appropriate word from the given box and fill in the blank:

loudness intensity decibel objective subjective shriller pitch intensity amplitude less force

Intensity of sound varies directly as the square of the ______ of the vibrations.

Answer 1

Intensity of sound varies directly as the square of the amplitude of the vibrations.

Explanation:

The intensity of a sound wave is directly proportional to the square of the amplitude of vibration.