An 80-decibel sound is ________ times more intense than a 60-decibel sound.
A) 2
B) 10
C) 20
D) 100

Name: An 80-decibel sound is ________ times more intense than a 60-decibel sound. A) 2 B) 10 C) 20 D) 100
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The decibel scale is logarithmic, not linear. A 10-decibel increase represents a tenfold increase in intensity. Therefore, a 20-decibel increase (from 60 to 80 decibels) represents a 10 * 10 = 100 times increase in intensity.

An 80-Decibel Sound Is ________ Times More Intense Than a 60-Decibel