​A Common Approximation Is When the Intensity of a Sound

question 90

Multiple Choice

​A common approximation is when the intensity of a sound is doubled,the decibel level increases by 3.The sound level in a particular location is 100 dB.By what approximate factor is the sound intensity increased if the new decibel level of this sound is 106?

• A)​2
• B)​3
• C)​4
• D)​6

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