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| − | The '''decibel''' is the unit of sound pressure used to measure [[noise]]. Decibel means 1/10 of a Bel, after [[Alexander Graham Bell]]. Because decibels are such a small measure, they are computed | + | The '''decibel''' is the unit of sound [[pressure]] used to measure [[noise]]. Decibel means 1/10 of a Bel, after [[Alexander Graham Bell]]. Because decibels are such a small measure, they are computed [[logarithm]]ically and cannot be added arithmetically. An increase of ten dB is perceived by human [[ear]]s as a doubling of noise. |
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Revision as of 06:35, October 31, 2008
The decibel is the unit of sound pressure used to measure noise. Decibel means 1/10 of a Bel, after Alexander Graham Bell. Because decibels are such a small measure, they are computed logarithmically and cannot be added arithmetically. An increase of ten dB is perceived by human ears as a doubling of noise.