The unit to measure loudness
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- The unit to measure loudness is the decibel (dB).
- The loudness of a sound depends on the energy and intensity of the sound wave.
- The loudness of a sound also depends on the amplitude of a sound wave.
- Example: A jack hammer that is 10 feet away is about 90 dB.
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