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Q: What makes sound louder than the other?
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Can a low-pitched sound be louder than a high-pitched one?

Yes because pitch is frequency but sound is magnitude or amplitude at that frequency. Thus low pitch thunder can be louder than a high pitch flute


A sound of 20 dB intensity is twice as loud as one of 10dB?

No, it is 10 times louder. dB is a logarithmic scale; every 10 dB, the intensity increases by a factor of 10. Thus, 10 dB is 10 times louder than 0 dB, 20 dB is 10 times louder than 10 dB, and 30 dB is 10 times louder than 20 dB.No, it is 10 times louder. dB is a logarithmic scale; every 10 dB, the intensity increases by a factor of 10. Thus, 10 dB is 10 times louder than 0 dB, 20 dB is 10 times louder than 10 dB, and 30 dB is 10 times louder than 20 dB.No, it is 10 times louder. dB is a logarithmic scale; every 10 dB, the intensity increases by a factor of 10. Thus, 10 dB is 10 times louder than 0 dB, 20 dB is 10 times louder than 10 dB, and 30 dB is 10 times louder than 20 dB.No, it is 10 times louder. dB is a logarithmic scale; every 10 dB, the intensity increases by a factor of 10. Thus, 10 dB is 10 times louder than 0 dB, 20 dB is 10 times louder than 10 dB, and 30 dB is 10 times louder than 20 dB.


Are gunshots louder at night than day?

All things being equal, the amount of noise a weapon makes with the same ammunition should be the same. A gunshot may SEEM louder at night mostly because there is a lot less noise from other sources in the night. The decrease in background noise can allow the sound of a gunshot to carry much further.


Which of these is the best description of impluse sound?

A short-lasting, but loud noise. Such as a rifle shot, or a hammer bang. These make the sound appear louder than it really is.


What does fifty decibels sound like?

A decibel is a measure of how loud a sound (any sound) is. 50 dB is about the sound level of gentle rainfall. Louder than a quiet room, softer than a quiet conversation. Not as loud as the dial tone on a telephone.

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What make some sound louder than other?

the frequency, probably


What is sound louder than?

Amplitude is a measure of the size of sound waves. It depends on the amount of energy that started the waves. Greater amplitude waves have more energy and greater intensity, so they sound louder. As sound waves travel farther from their source, the more spread out their energy becomes.


Why is the following sentence correct Reel Sound Headphones provide users with a louder and clearer sound than would be possible with other headphone brands?

It is the opinion of the sentence writer that the brand "Reel Sound" provides a louder, clearer sound than other brands of headphones. The sentence is correct because it's referring to the brand "Reel" Sound, not "real" sound.


What happens when one headphone is louder than the other?

With stereo earphones, it is often the case that certain parts of the music, perhaps the singer, will sound much louder in one earphone than the other. However, if everything seems louder in one earphone than the other, it is likely that the earphones are damaged and may need to be replaced.


Describe a way you can make the sound of a guitar string louder?

get heavier gauge strings, than you can make it sound much louder


Why do railway tracks sound louder in winter than in summer is it expansion or contraction?

Contraction is the reason that railway tracks sound louder in winter.


How does intensity of a 40 decibel sound compare to intensity if a 20 decibel sound?

The 40dB sound is (40 - 20) = 20 dB louder than the 20 dB sound.20 dB louder = 10(20/10) = 102 = 100 times louder


What do you use amps for?

To make sound louder than it is (Speakers)


Does an elephant make a louder sound than a cow?

Yes.


Why does a jet plane sound louder than an lawn mower?

No


What sound does a baby turkey make?

When turkeys are baby's they make a peeping sound. The sound is a little louder than other birds, but the sound is usually made when the baby turkey is in need of something.


What sound does baby turkeys make?

When turkeys are baby's they make a peeping sound. The sound is a little louder than other birds, but the sound is usually made when the baby turkey is in need of something.