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More Decibels mean more power in the sound.

large amplitudes also mean more power in the sound.

In order to double the audible signal one uses quadruple energy.

or.. to double the decibel output one must quadruple the energy input.

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What does amplitude affect?

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How are loudness and intensity related to the amplitude and energy of the sound?

The word loudness belongs to psycho acoustics and tells how we feel this sound, that is not measuring the sound like we do with a sound pressure meter. Listening to music means motion to the ear drums. Only sound pressure moves the ear drums. The energy or the sound intensity is much less important here. Sound intensity belongs more to the noise fighters.


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