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Why do people want to measure the temperature? To tell a number for what they are subjectively feeling - and to tell if it is too hot or too cold Why do people want to measure the loudness of a sound? To tell a number for what they are subjectively hearing - and to tell if it is too loud, but never if it is too soft. The subjective loudness is not measurable. Instead we mostly measure the objective sound pressure in pascals or the sound pressure level SPL in dB, or in dbA if there are weighting filters.
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Is the unit with which sound is measured?
A bel. Or a decibel which is an exponential measure such that 10 dB is one tenth as loud as 1 B.
What are decibels a measure of?
The intensity of sound is measured in a unit called the decibel (dB), which describes the relative intensity of a sound based on an algorithmic decibel scale containing values ranging from 0 to 194. A zero value on the decibel scale represents the weakest sound audible to humans and sound intensity increases in correspondence with numeric values, the relationship among the values on the decibel scale is not linear but algorithmic. Here is an example of the decibel scale http://www.explainthatstuff.com/soundlevelmeters.html
You want to measure how much louder 95 decibels is than the threshold of sound?
Take a sound pressure level meter and measure it. 95 decibels means over the is 0 decibels is the threshold of hearing. 95 decibels means the measure over 0 decibels.
What customary unit would be used to measure a baseball?
The answer depends on which characteristic you wish to measure: its diameter, volume, mass, weight, etc.
Would you use litersmilliliters or centimeters to measure the stomach?
Either of the first two if you wish to measure its capacity; the latter if you want to measure its length or thickness.
Is the unit with which sound is measured?
A bel. Or a decibel which is an exponential measure such that 10 dB is one tenth as loud as 1 B.
The unit which sound is measured?
The unit for measuring the volume of sound is the decibel.
Describe the loudness of sound passing through a solid compared to sound passing through air?
Loudness is the quality of a sound that is the primary psychological correlate of physical strength or amplitude. I think you want to know the difference in sound pressure. In a solid body the speed of sound is faster than in air.
I have a 2000 BMW 318i E46. The audio from the car stereo sounds very dull without any loudness. Is there a button to activate loudness?
Stock car speakers unless otherwise stated all sound like stuffed.. if you want good sound, better change!
What is loudness determined by?
In order to find out the loudness of sound waves, an oscilloscope can be used. Oscilloscopes demonstrate sound wave patterns, but it must be hooked up to a microphone in order for it to be heard.ADDED: It is measured directly and quite accurately by sound-level meters, and these are used by environmental-monitoring specialists etc..You can use an oscilloscope, but not directly. That shows the sound's wave-shape as a voltage analogue, so to calculate the sound level itself from the display on the screen, you also need to know the sensitivity of the microphone and the gain of any amplifier. If you want to determine the sound's full characteristics, replace the oscilloscope by a spectrum-analyser.
What are decibels a measure of?
The intensity of sound is measured in a unit called the decibel (dB), which describes the relative intensity of a sound based on an algorithmic decibel scale containing values ranging from 0 to 194. A zero value on the decibel scale represents the weakest sound audible to humans and sound intensity increases in correspondence with numeric values, the relationship among the values on the decibel scale is not linear but algorithmic. Here is an example of the decibel scale http://www.explainthatstuff.com/soundlevelmeters.html
What do pich and loudness have in common?
Pitch and volume technically have nothing in common except for them both being a way to describe sound; you can have a low, loud sound and a high, loud sound. However, having sung in a choir, I can say that there is a definite want to sing louder when the tune is higher.
What is the measure of how loud or soft a sound is?
sound can be whatever you want it to be. As quiet or as loud as you want it. To be safe, don't turn the music or sound up too loud because it will/could shatter your ear drums. And also, you do not want it too quiet to where you can't even hear it.
You want to measure how much louder 95 decibels is than the threshold of sound?
Take a sound pressure level meter and measure it. 95 decibels means over the is 0 decibels is the threshold of hearing. 95 decibels means the measure over 0 decibels.
People talk loud when they want sound smart?
CORRECT!
What are guitar knobs used for on a guitar?
There are two knobs on a guitar. One is the tone knob, which is used when tuning the guitar right pitch and sound you want out of the guitar. The other is for your volume, which is obviously used to toggle between the loudness or quietness of the guitar.
Can light be used to measure distance instead of sound?
no not unless you have a thermal imagery camera and you want to stand for about 10 hours...
