What is the unit to measure the intensity of sound/loudness of sound?

Q. What is the unit to measure the intensity of sound/loudness of sound?
Answer: Decibel
Notes: Decible is the unit to measure the intensity of sound. Sound greater than 85 decibles causes permanent damage t0 the human ears.

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