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What is the unit for measuring noise pollution? -

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Question

What is the unit for measuring noise pollution?

Options

  • Millibar

  • Decibel

  • Decimetre

  • Centimetre

MCQ

Solution

Decibel

Explanation:

Because the human ear is capable of detecting a wide range of sound pressure levels (10-102 Pascal (Pa)), they are measured on a logarithmic scale in decibels (dB).

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