The power of sound from the speaker of a radio is $20 \text{ mW}$. By turning the knob of the volume control,the power of the sound is increased to $200 \text{ mW}$. The power increase in decibels as compared to the original power is $.... \text{ dB}$.
- A$13$
- B$10$
- C$20$
- D$800$
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