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The intensity of sound is measured in ____.

A

metre (m)

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kilogram (kg)

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C

litre (l)

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D

decibel (dB)

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Solution

The correct option is D decibel (dB)
Decibel (dB) is the unit for measuring the intensity of sound.

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