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The unit of measurement of intensity of sound is in _________

A. Decibels

B. Lux

C. Parsec

D. Candela

Answer: Option A

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Although the units for sound intensity are technically watts per meter squared, it is much more common for it to be referred to as decibels, dB. A decibel is a ratio of the observed amplitude, or intensity level to a reference, which is 0 dB.

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