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intensity 1. Physics a. a measure of field strength or of the energy transmitted by radiation b. (of sound in a specified direction) the average rate of flow of sound energy, usually in watts, for one period through unit area at right angles to the specified direction. 2. Geology a measure of the size of an earthquake based on observation of the effects of the shock at the earth's surface. Specified on the Mercalli scale intensity [in′ten·səd·ē] (physics) The strength or amount of a quantity, as of electric field, current, magnetization, radiation, or radioactivity. The power transmitted by a light or sound wave across a unit area perpendicular to the wave. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Far ahead I presently heard a deep and sullen roar which increased in volume as I advanced, and then broke upon my ears with all the intensity of its mad fury as I swung round a sharp curve into a dimly lighted stretch of water. This courageous gentleman and hardy soldier was near swooning from intensity of emotion. Philip was carried away by the sordid intensity of it. |
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