It's Okay to Be Smart

What's The Loudest Possible Sound?

Season 2 Episode 42 | 3m 49s

What is the loudest possible sound? What about the quietest thing we can hear? And what do decibels measure, anyway? In this video you'll learn what makes sound

Aired: 09/15/16

Rating: NR

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