Inactive Tutor answered • 07/15/15
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Since I(dB) = 10 log(I/I0), then if I → 2I, then you are increasing the sound level by 10[log 2 + log(I/I0) = 3db
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asked • 07/15/15Physics: Doubling the intensity of sound (MC)
Doubling the intensity of sound:
a. Doubles the sound level.
b. Increases sound level by factor of √2 .
c. Increases sound level by 3 dB.
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