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The gain of an amplifier is expressed in db because_____________?

Correct answer: C. Human ear response is logarithmic

  • A. It is a simple unit
  • B. Calculations become easy
  • C. Human ear response is logarithmic
  • D. None of the above

Explanation

Decibels use a logarithmic scale, which corresponds approximately to the logarithmic response of human hearing over a wide range of sound levels. This makes large power or voltage ratios easier to express.

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