Question: 1 . ( 7 points ) A compressor is tested in an anechoic chamber. The measured SPL ( sound pressure level ) is 9 0

1.(7 points) A compressor is tested in an anechoic chamber. The measured SPL (sound pressure level) is 90 dB when the compressor is on and 75 B) when the compressor is off) It is assumed that all sound sources are uncorrelated. i) Why is not the measured SPL O dB when the compressor is off? ii) What is the SPL of the compressor? iii) If 5 such compressors are switched on, what are the measured SPL at the same location and in the same environment? Keep your calculations to the 4th decimal place.

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