Is 10Vpp Equivalent to 20dB in Signal Conversion?

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I just wanted to verify that it would convert to 10Vpp
 
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Ashley1nOnly said:
So I am using multisim function generator and I needed to set it with a square wave at 100kHz, using the function generator with its attenuator set to 20dB. Since I didn't have the attenuator button I would need to set the amplitude to 10 right.

I just wanted to verify that it would convert to 10Vpp
dBm or dBV?

Quiz Question -- Why does it matter?
 
dBm is related to power and dBV is related to volts
 
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dBm is for absolute power and dBV is for volts
 
Ashley1nOnly said:
set to 20dB.
That is not helpful. Hopefully you know wny now. Which is it?
 

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