The level of sound (in decibels) with an intensity of I is (I) = 10 log

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The level of sound β (in decibels) with an intensity of I is β(I) = 10 log10(I/I0), where I0 is an intensity of 10-16 watt per square centimeter, corresponding roughly to the faintest sound that can be heard. Determine β(I) for the following.
(a) I = 10-14 watt per square centimeter (whisper)
(b) I = 10-9 watt per square centimeter (busy street corner)
(c) I = 10-4 watt per square centimeter (threshold of pain)

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Calculus Of A Single Variable

ISBN: 9781337275361

11th Edition

Authors: Ron Larson, Bruce H. Edwards

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