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PHY 104 Wave and sound Objective Question

Question

What is the unit used to express the logarithmic ratio between two levels of sound intensity, typically with a reference intensity I₀?
Options
A Hertz
B Pascal
C Decibel
Correct Answer
D Joule
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 19 states: 'The decibel (dB), one-tenth of a Bel, is more often used as the unit of measurement.' and 'L = 10log₁₀(I/I₀) is the loudness in decibels'.

Hint

This unit is commonly used for measuring sound levels due to the non-linear perception of loudness by human ears.

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