1. If a human perceives a sound increase of twice, what is the appropriate power increase in [W]?
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The perceived loudness of a sound is related to its intensity, which is measured in power. The relationship between perceived loudness and power is not linear, but logarithmic. It follows a logarithmic scale called the decibel (dB) scale. On the decibel Show more…
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