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Noise induced hearing loss |
hearing loss that is due to exposure to noises that provide a level of risk to inner ear |
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Risk |
Taking part in a situation that can cause damage to your hearing |
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Analog signal |
a signal that transmits sound energy using waves |
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Digital signal |
a signal that uses a code of 1's and 0's to transmit |
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Attenuation |
the loss of intensity of a wave overtime |
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Sample rate |
how often a wave is measured per second |
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Devices that use analog signals |
radios, old televisions, cassette tape players |
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Devices that use digital signals |
i-pods, cell phone, flat screen televisions, computers |
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Three ways to reduce risk associated with Noise Induced Hearing Loss |
Wearing earplugs, headphones, more away from the risky sound |
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Why are digital signals more reliable than analog signals? |
Less interference, travels a further distance |
