Physics (5th Edition)
Physics (5th Edition)
5th Edition
ISBN: 9780321976444
Author: James S. Walker
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 14.5, Problem 5EYU

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5. A sound has an intensity of I and a corresponding intensity level of β. If the intensity is increased to 10I, what is the new intensity level? (a) 10β, (b) β + 3 dB, (c) β + 10 dB, (d) β/2.

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