Question: An outside loudspeaker ( considered a small source ) emits sound waves with a power output of 1 0 3 W . ( a )

An outside loudspeaker (considered a small source) emits sound waves with a power output of 103 W.
(a) Find the intensity 12.0 m from the source.
W/m2
(b) Find the intensity level in decibels at that distance.
dB
(c) At what distance would you experience the sound at the threshold of pain, 120 dB?
m

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