How many times more intense is an 80. db sound than a 60. db sound?
A) 100
B) 20
C) 1.33
D) 10
E) 2.0

Name: How many times more intense is an 80. db sound than a 60. db sound? A) 100 B) 20 C) 1.33 D) 10 E) 2.0
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The intensity level difference in decibels (dB) can be calculated using the formula $10 \log_{10}(\frac{I_1}{I_0})$, where $I_1$ and $I_0$ are the intensities. A difference of 20 dB (80 dB - 60 dB) corresponds to a factor of $10^{(20/10)} = 10^2 = 100$ times more intense.

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