The Intensity of a Sound is Proportional to The

Question

The intensity of a sound is proportional to the
A) Pressure
B) Square root of the pressure
C) Log of the pressure
D) Square of the pressure
E) Phase of the pressure

Accepted Answer

The intensity of a sound is proportional to the square of the pressure. This relationship is a fundamental principle of acoustics, reflecting how sound energy relates to the pressure variations in the medium through which the sound is traveling.