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Question
What does the intensity of sound depend upon?
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Solution
The intensity of sound is directly proportional to the square of the amplitude of vibration. If the amplitude is increased, the sound becomes more intense (louder).
Mathematically: I ∝ A2 (where I is intensity and A is amplitude).
In addition to amplitude, other factors that affect the perceived loudness of sound include:
- Distance from the Source: The intensity of sound decreases as you move further away from the source of the sound.
- Surface Area: A larger vibrating surface area generally produces a sound with greater intensity.
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