College Physics: A Strategic Approach (3rd Edition)
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Chapter 15, Problem 74GP
One of the loudest sound generators ever created is the Danley Sound Labs Matterhorn. When run at full power, the device uses an input power of 40,000 W. The output power registers 94 dB at 250 m. What is the efficiency of this device—that is, the ratio of output power to input power?
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College Physics: A Strategic Approach (3rd Edition)
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