Asked by Jillian Morales on Jul 06, 2024
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Prolonged exposure to any sounds above 85 ________ can produce hearing loss.
A) amps
B) ESPs
C) watts
D) decibels
Decibels
A unit of measurement for the intensity of sound, representing the ratio of a given sound pressure level to a reference level, oftentimes indicating the loudness of sound.
Amps
Units of electric current, short for amperes, representing the flow of charge per second.
ESPs
Extrasensory perception, involving the reception of information not gained through the recognized physical senses but sensed with the mind.
- Recognize the significance of decibel levels in determining the loudness of sounds and its impact on hearing health.
Verified Answer
KG
Kevin GerwigJul 12, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The unit for measuring the intensity of sound is decibels (dB) and prolonged exposure to sounds above 85 dB can lead to hearing loss. A is incorrect as amps is the unit for measuring electric current. B is incorrect as ESPs is not a unit of measure. C is incorrect as watts measure power, not sound intensity.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the significance of decibel levels in determining the loudness of sounds and its impact on hearing health.