Multiple Choice
If I0 = 10−12 W/m2 is the threshold of hearing,a sound with intensity I1 = 10−11 W/m2 will give a certain decibel level.Suppose a new sound has an intensity I2 = 4I12/I0.What is the new decibel level?
A) 2.6 dB
B) 26 dB
C) 100 dB
D) it will square the decibel level
E) 4 dB
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