How does the intensity of a 40-decibel sound compare to the intensity of a 20- decibel sound?

Carsen Patel

Carsen Patel

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2022-08-17

How does the intensity of a 40-decibel sound compare to the intensity of a 20- decibel sound?

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Audrey Rosales

Audrey Rosales

Beginner2022-08-18Added 9 answers

Intensity of 40 decibel sound is by twentyfold louder than 20 decibel sound.
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It is twentyfold louder.
sunnypeach12

sunnypeach12

Beginner2022-08-19Added 5 answers

The 40-decibels sound is 20-decibel louder or 100 times louder than 20-decibels sound.

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