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the ___ is the unit used to measure the frequency of sound.

what goes in the blank?

2007-03-21 10:46:44 · 6 answers · asked by vivian2grimaldo 1 in Science & Mathematics Other - Science

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The frequency of sound is measured in hertz (Hz)

The amplitude (loudness) of sound is measured in decibels (dB)

2007-03-22 10:03:37 · answer #1 · answered by noahukusa 2 · 0 0

It's called a decibel. About 150 decibels of sound, high frequency, highly concentrated tight beam sound will liquefy concrete.

2007-03-21 23:41:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

the Hertz (Hz) is the unit used to measure the FREQUENCY of sound.

read the question before you answer people

2007-03-24 03:09:50 · answer #3 · answered by nikblackstone75 1 · 0 0

a decibel is usually used to measure sound. (bel being the base). not to be confused with the Hertz (HZ) which is used to measure wavelengths.

2007-03-21 17:55:03 · answer #4 · answered by Dave C 2 · 0 0

Sound intensity is measured in bels or decibels.

Frequency is measured in Hertz

Wavelength is measured in meters, millimeters, or other length unit

2007-03-21 18:37:20 · answer #5 · answered by dogsafire 7 · 0 0

decibels

2007-03-21 22:12:47 · answer #6 · answered by Paul A 1 · 0 0

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