Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections
Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections
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ISBN: 9781133939146
Author: Katz, Debora M.
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 17, Problem 29PQ
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The smallest pressure amplitude that can be heard under the ocean and compare this with the pressure amplitude of the quietest whisper in air.

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