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

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To solve the problem of how many decibels the sound level increases when the intensity is increased by a factor of 20, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the Relationship Between Intensity and Decibels**: The sound level in decibels (dB) is given by the formula: \[ b = 10 \log \left( \frac{I}{I_0} \right) ...
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