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PHY 104 Pitch, loudness, quality, timber Objective Question

Question

The Bel unit of measurement, from which the decibel is derived, is named after which historical figure?
Options
A Thomas Edison
B Guglielmo Marconi
C Alexander Graham Bell
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D Nikola Tesla
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The document explicitly states, 'The Bel expresses the logarithmic ratio... It is named after Alexander Graham Bell, who invented the telephone.'

Hint

This individual is famous for a groundbreaking invention in telecommunications.

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