Figure 1: Typical range of common noise exposure durations and levels for a day. It has been known for some time that permanent hearing loss induced by traumatic noise exposure is accompanied by ...

Sounds above 80 dB can cause hearing damage, and we should limit the exposure to prevent hearing loss. Decibel apps are a convenient way to measure volume fairly accurately with your phone. Our ...

We live in a noisy world, from traffic and aircraft congestion to construction sites, TV shows, and many other sources. But understanding dB measurements can help, as we will soon see. Noise is an ...

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