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PHY 104 Pitch, loudness, quality, timber Objective Question
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How does the decibel relate to the Bel, according to the document?
Options
A 1 Bel is 10 decibels.
Correct Answer
B 1 decibel is 10 Bels.
C They are identical units.
D There is no direct relationship.
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The document states, 'The decibel (dB), one-tenth of a Bel, is more often used as the unit of measurement.' This means 1 Bel = 10 decibels.

Hint

Recall the definition of a decibel in relation to a Bel.

Question Info

Course: PHY 104
Topic: Pitch, loudness, quality, timber
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 455 of 947
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