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Are “loudness of sound” and intensity of sound same? If not explain.

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Are “loudness of sound” and intensity of sound same? If not explain.

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No, loudness and intensity are not the same. Intensity is an objective, measurable property of a sound wave. Loudness is a subjective sensation and depends on how the ear responds to the sound. Thus, sounds of equal intensity can be heard as having different loudness.

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Chapter 6: Sound - EXERCISE-3 [Page 137]

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