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Noise measured in decibels is logarithmic; each 10 dB increase represents tenfold intensity increase. Sound level affects hearing and health.

चरण-दर-चरण मार्गदर्शिका

  1. 1Decibel scale: 0 dB = threshold of hearing, 130 dB = threshold of pain
  2. 2Typical: 60 dB (normal conversation), 85 dB (prolonged exposure risky), 120+ dB (hearing damage immediate)
  3. 3Safe exposure: 85 dB for 8 hours, 90 dB for 2.5 hours

हल किए गए उदाहरण

इनपुट
90 dB noise source, 8 hours exposure
परिणाम
Hearing damage risk, hearing protection required
OSHA limit

सामान्य गलतियां जिनसे बचना है

  • Adding decibels directly instead of converting to intensity
  • Assuming short exposures to high dB are safe

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न

Why is decibel scale logarithmic?

Human hearing perceives loudness logarithmically; equal dB increases sound equal perceptual loudness.

How do you reduce noise?

Source reduction, distance (inversely proportional to distance squared), barriers, or personal protection.

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