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Distinguish between loudness and intensity of sound.
Answer
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Loudness |
Intensity |
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Loudness is defined as a measure of the response of the ear to the sound. |
Intensity is defined as Sound power per unit area. |
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Loudness is measured in decibels (db) |
Intensity is measured in Watt per meter square (W/m^2) |
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It is a subjective quantity. Sound can be loud for one person, but not loud for someone else |
It is an objective quantity. It doesn’t vary person to person |
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It depends on sensitivity of our ears |
It doesn’t depend on sensitivity of our ear |
