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The intensity level of a sound wave is 4 dB.  If the intensity of the wave is doubled, then the intensity level of the sound wave would be [Given log102=0.301 ] 

a
8 dB
b
16 dB
c
7 dB
d
14 dB

detailed solution

Correct option is C

L=10  log10II0∴    L2−L1=10  log10  2II0−10  log10  II0∴L2= L1+10  log102 =4+3 dB=7dB.

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