Intensity of Sound: What is the intensity level in decibels of a sound with intensity 10-3 W/m2? The threshold of human hearing is 1.0 × 10-12 W/m2.

A. 30 dB
B. 60 dB
C. 90 dB
D. 96 dB


Answer: C

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