Are 10 people screaming louder than 1 person screaming

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Are decibels like a threshold? If 10 people scream I imagine it would be louder, does that mean that sound stacks on itself?

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Yes. Think about a crowded concert hall or sports arena. No single person could make that much noise.

Sound is additive, meaning each additional source of sound makes the total sound louder. Look up “constructive interference” to learn more.

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