By what factor will an intensity change when the corresponding sound level increases by 3 dB?
A) 3
B) 0.5
C) 2
D) 4
E) 0.3

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When the corresponding sound level increases by 3 dB, the intensity will increase by a factor of 2. This is because every increase of 3 dB corresponds to a doubling of intensity, while every decrease of 3 dB corresponds to halving of intensity. Therefore, if the sound level increases by 6 dB, the intensity will increase by a factor of 4 (equivalent to doubling twice).

By What Factor Will an Intensity Change When the Corresponding