The Loudness of a Sound Can Be Quantified in Units $\mathrm { d } = 10 \log \frac { \mathrm { I } } { \mathrm { I } _ { 0 } }$

Multiple Choice

The loudness of a sound can be quantified in units called decibels, where the number of decibels d is given by the formula $\mathrm { d } = 10 \log \frac { \mathrm { I } } { \mathrm { I } _ { 0 } }$ What is the decibel rating of a sound having an intensity $\mathrm { I } = 1000 \mathrm { I } 0$ ?

A) 13 decibels
B) 3 decibels
C) 30 decibels
D) 1000 decibels