Home
Class 12
PHYSICS
If the intensity of sound is doubled, by...

If the intensity of sound is doubled, by how many decibels does the sound level increase ?

Text Solution

Verified by Experts

The correct Answer is:
3 dB
Promotional Banner

Topper's Solved these Questions

  • SOUND WAVES

    MOTION|Exercise Exercise - 1|82 Videos

  • SOUND WAVES

    MOTION|Exercise Exercise - 2|41 Videos

  • SOUND WAVES

    MOTION|Exercise Example|57 Videos

  • SIMPLE HARONIC MOTION

    MOTION|Exercise EXERCISE -4 (Leve-II) [ JEE 2011]|11 Videos

  • SURFACE TENSION

    MOTION|Exercise Exercise - 3 | Section - B Previous Year Problems | AIEEE|12 Videos

Similar Questions

Explore conceptually related problems

Intensity of sound wave is

If the intensity increased by a factor of 20, byhow may decibels is the sound level increased?

If the intensity of sound increased by a factor of 20 then the sound level increases in decibels by the

Intensity of sound depends upon

If the intensity of sound is increased by a factor of 30, by how many decibels in the sound level increased :-

Intensity Of Sound Wave

Intensity Of Sound Wave

The intensity of sound waves is measured in

Assertion : Sound level increases linearly with intensity of sound. Reason : If intensity of sound is doubled, sound level increases approximatel 3 dB .