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QWhat is the difference between sound intensity and sound pressure?

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A Sound intensity is a measure of the amount of energy in a sound wave, while sound pressure is a measure of the force exerted by a sound wave on a surface. ✔ ✖
B Sound intensity is a measure of the loudness of a sound, while sound pressure is a measure of the frequency of a sound. ✔ ✖
C Sound intensity is a measure of the wavelength of a sound wave, while sound pressure is a measure of the speed of sound. ✔ ✖
D Sound intensity and sound pressure are the same thing. ✔ ✖

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Answer: a) Sound intensity is a measure of the amount of energy in a sound wave, while sound pressure is a measure of the force exerted by a sound wave on a surface.

Explanation: Sound intensity is a measure of the amount of energy that is carried by a sound wave per unit area, while sound pressure is a measure of the force exerted by the sound wave on a surface per unit area.

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