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General Knowledge · Q66

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Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 66

Q66

What is the unit for measuring the amplitude of a sound?

A.
Decibel
Answer
B.
Coulomb
C.
Hum
D.
Cycles

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Amplitude measures how forceful the wave is. It is measured in decibels or dBA of sound pressure. 0 dBA is the softest level that a person can hear. Normal speaking voices are around 65 dBA.