Differences Between Sound Wave Intensity, Loudness & Quality + Vacuum Experiment

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The discussion clarifies the distinctions between sound wave intensity, loudness, and quality. Intensity is defined as the actual amplitude of a sound wave, measured by the pressure difference between crests and troughs. Loudness is a subjective perception that varies among individuals. An experiment to demonstrate sound transmission in a vacuum involves placing a buzzer in a bell jar and evacuating the air with a vacuum pump, which shows that sound diminishes as the vacuum improves.

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Hey, wat are the differences among the following?
1.intensity of a sound wave
2.loudness of a sound wave
3.quality of a sound wave

And also,can u give me an experiment that would determine whether sound can travel thru a vacuum?
thank you guys so much
 
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Intensity refers to actual amplitude -- that is, the actual pressure difference between the crests and troughs of a sound wave.

Loudness refers to the subjective human perception of loudness; different people may find different sounds loud or not.

You can put a buzzer in a bell jar, then evacuate all the air with a vacuum pump. As the vacuum becomes better and better, the sound of buzzer all but disappears.

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