The sound pressure is measured in:

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  1. N/m2
  2. watt
  3. decibel
  4. hertz

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Option 1 : N/m2
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Explanation:

  • Sound Pressure:
  • Definition: Sound pressure is the difference between the instantaneous pressure at a point in the presence of a sound wave and the ambient atmospheric pressure.
  • Measurement Unit:
  • The SI unit of sound pressure is the Pascal (Pa).
  • Other common units include:
  • Newton per square meter (N/m²)
  • Bar
  • Dyne per square centimeter (dyne/cm²)
  • Sound Pressure Level (SPL):
  • Definition: Sound pressure level (SPL) is a logarithmic (decibel) measure of the sound pressure relative to the reference value of 20 µPa, which is the threshold of hearing.
  • Threshold of Hearing:
  • This is the quietest sound that most young healthy people can hear.
  • Measurement:
  • Sound pressure level \(L_p\) measured in decibels (dB).
  • It is calculated using the formula:
  • \(L_p = 20 \log \left(\frac{p}{p_0}\right) \)
  • Where, \(p =\) Root mean square sound pressure
  • \(p_o\)=  Reference sound pressure (usually 20 µPa or 0.00002 Pa)
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