Use the Fact That the Loudness of Sound (In Decibels)

question 12

Multiple Choice

Use the fact that the loudness of sound (in decibels) perceived by the human ear depends on intensity levels according to , where is the threshold of hearing for the average human ear. Find the loudness when is 10,000 times . ​

• A)4
• B)40
• C)5
• D)400
• E)1,000

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