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Why do we use deciBels instead of microbars to relate to sound pressure level?

Why do we use deciBels instead of microbars to relate to sound pressure level?
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Why do we use deciBels instead of microbars to relate to sound pressure level?

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Answer:

SPL is best represented using a logarithmic scale

Step-by-step explanation:

Microbars would be a linear scale. deciBels is a logarithmic scale, so is able to express a wide range of sound pressures more easily.

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