NEETPhysicsWaves and Sound
Assertion: Sound level increases linearly with intensity of sound. Reason: If intensity of sound is doubled, sound level increases approximately 3 dB
Options
- AIf both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
- BIf both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
- CIf Assertion is true but Reason is false.
- DIf Assertion is false but Reason is true.
Correct answer
D. If Assertion is false but Reason is true.
Step-by-step solution
Sound level (L ) relates to intensity (I ) as (L=10 ₅₁₀ (I / I₀ ) ) not linear ( ) Assetion false. Doubling I: ( L=10 ₁₀ 2 3 ~dB ) Reason true. Result: Assertion false, Reason true.