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What does loudness depend on?
Think about what aspect of the wave changes when sound gets louder.
What unit is used to measure loudness?
What do we use to describe how loud a sound is?
What primarily determines loudness?
Think about what happens when sound gets louder.
T/F: Loudness can be measured in decibels.
Think of how sound levels are described in everyday situations.
A sound is initially measured at 100 dB. If its amplitude decreases by a factor of 10, what will be the new dB level?
Think about how each 10 dB step correlates with amplitude changes.
Discuss the potential impacts of frequent exposure to sounds exceeding 85 dB levels.
Consider the varying levels of sounds experienced in daily life.
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