A Sound of 40 Decibels Is

question 56

Multiple Choice

A sound of 40 decibels is

• A)twice as intense as a sound of 20 decibels.
• B)four times as intense as a sound of 20 decibels.
• C)10 times as intense as a sound of 20 decibels.
• D)100 times as intense as a sound of 20 decibels.
• E)1000 times as intense as a sound of 20 decibels.

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