Sensitivity and frequency response (AQA A-Level Physics): Flashcards

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Formula for sound intensity II

I=PAI = \frac{P}{A}

Unit of sound intensity

W m−2\text{W m}^{-2}

Threshold of hearing at 1 kHz

1×10−12 W m−21 \times 10^{-12} \text{ W m}^{-2}

Threshold of pain intensity

1 W m−21 \text{ W m}^{-2}

Decibel formula for relative intensity

10log⁡10(II0)10 \log_{10} \left( \frac{I}{I_0} \right)

Intensity change for 10 dB increase

Tenfold increase

Area formula for sound from point source

A=4πr2A = 4\pi r^2

Peak frequency sensitivity of human ear

Around 33 kHz

Human ear most sensitive frequency range

22 kHz to 55 kHz

Purpose of A-weighting filter (dBA)

Replicate human hearing across different frequencies

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