The logarithmic scale is used to describe decibel because a very large range of ratios can be represented by a convenient number.

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It is true. The logarithmic scale is used to describe decibel bec ause a very large range of ratios can be represented by a convenient number like writing a big number in scientific notation i.e. in the power of 10.

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