Increasing the Intensity of a Sound by 10 Decibels Means

Multiple Choice

Increasing the intensity of a sound by 10 decibels means that

A) The intensity is increased by a factor of 10 and the pressure by a factor of 100
B) The intensity is increased by a factor of 100 and the pressure by a factor of 10
C) The intensity is increased by a factor of 10 and the pressure by a factor of 3.16
D) The intensity is increased by a factor of 3.16 and the pressure by a factor of 10
E) Cannot be determined without a reference intensity or pressure