Physics: Principles with Applications
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Chapter 12, Problem 5P
What is the intensity of a sound at the pain level of 120 dB? Compare it to that of a whisper at 20 dB
Expert Solution & Answer
To determine
The intensity of the sound at the pain level of
Answer to Problem 5P
Solution:
The intensity of sound at the pain level is times that of a whisper at dB
Explanation of Solution
Given:
dB
dB
Find the intensity of the dB
Now 20dB
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