UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions - Engineering

Q1:

Which one of the following is the correct sound intensity expression with usual notations ?

A dB = 10 log10 (I/I0)2

B dB = 10 log10 (I/I0)

C dB = 10 log10 (I - I0)2

D dB = 10 log10 (I - I0)

ANS:B - dB = 10 log10 (I/I0)

A is the correct option.