ACOUSTICS
MODULE 4
,Sound Intensity (I)
Itis the amount of sound energy flowing per unit
area in unit time.
I = Q/At
Unit is watt / m2
,Standard intensity(I0) (Threshold intensity)
(Threshold of hearing)
Itis the minimum value of sound intensity a
human ear can hear.
Its value is 10-12 watt/m2
or 0 db
or 10-16 watt/cm2
, Pain Intensity
Above this value of the sound intensity, it causes
pain to the human ear
Intensity level – 120db and above
Or 1 watt/m2
Or 10-4 watt/cm2
MODULE 4
,Sound Intensity (I)
Itis the amount of sound energy flowing per unit
area in unit time.
I = Q/At
Unit is watt / m2
,Standard intensity(I0) (Threshold intensity)
(Threshold of hearing)
Itis the minimum value of sound intensity a
human ear can hear.
Its value is 10-12 watt/m2
or 0 db
or 10-16 watt/cm2
, Pain Intensity
Above this value of the sound intensity, it causes
pain to the human ear
Intensity level – 120db and above
Or 1 watt/m2
Or 10-4 watt/cm2