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GK QUESTION#3040

Which term describes the human ear’s perception of the strength of a sound?

  1. AAmplitude
  2. BLoudnessCorrect answer
  3. CWavelength
  4. DResonance
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B. Loudness

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Loudness names the subjective perception of sound strength. Intensity is a physical quantity, while amplitude describes the size of a wave disturbance. A sound’s perceived loudness also depends on frequency and the listener.

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