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How do decibels work?
Decibels work on a logarithmic scale.
An increase of 3 dB has a doubling effect
on pressure created.

An increase of 10 dB has an doubling of the noise level we hear and percieve
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Increase in pressure
dB change 2Increase in hearing range
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