A mosquito's buzz is often related with a decibel rating of 40 Db Normal conversation is often rated at - Science - Sound

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A mosquito's buzz is often related with a decibel rating of 40 Db
Normal conversation is often rated at 60 Db How many times more
intense is normal conversation compared to a mosquito's buzz?

Pintu B. · Accepted Answer

Dear Student ,
Normal conversation is 20 dB more intense This 20 dB corresponds to
2 Bel difference This difference is equivalent to a sound which is
100 times more intense Always raise 10 to a power which is
equivalent to difference in Bels

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A mosquito's buzz is often related with a decibel rating of 40 Db. Normal conversation is often rated at 60 Db. How many times more intense is normal conversation compared to a mosquito's buzz?