The unit of sound is

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  1. hertz
  2. wave number
  3. decibel
  4. cm-1

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Option 3 : decibel
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The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Decibel (dB)

  • The sound that is perceptible by humans has frequencies from about 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz.
  • Hertz (Hz) is the SI unit of Frequency.
  • Speed of Sound in dry air at 20 °C is 343m/s.
  • Wave numbers are usually measured in units of reciprocal metres m^-1or reciprocal centimetres cm^-1.
  • Permissible noise level in India.
  • Zone Permissible noise level standards in the daytime (dB) Permissible noise level standards at night (dB)
    Industrial Zone 75 70
    Commercial Zone 65 55
    Residential Zone 55 45
    Silent Zone 50 40
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