College Physics: A Strategic Approach (3rd Edition)
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Author: Randall D. Knight (Professor Emeritus), Brian Jones, Stuart Field
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Chapter 15, Problem 16CQ
The volume control on a stereo is designed so that three clicks of the dial increase the output by 10 dB. How many clicks are required to increase the power output of the loudspeakers by a factor of 100?
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