10-14. The following noise record was obtained in the front yard of a home. Is this a relatively quiet or a relatively noisy neighborhood? Determine the equivalent continuous equal energy level. Time (h) Sound level (dBA) 0000-0600 42 0600-0800 45 0800-0900 50 0900-1500 47 1500-1700 50 1700-1800 47 1800-0000 45

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10-14. The following noise record was obtained in the front yard of a home. Is
this a relatively quiet or a relatively noisy neighborhood? Determine the
equivalent continuous equal energy level.
Time (h)
Sound level (dBA)
0000-0600
42
0600-0800
45
0800-0900
50
0900-1500
47
1500-1700
50
1700-1800
47
1800-0000
45
Answers: It is a quiet neighborhood. Leg = 46.2, or 46, dBA
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Transcribed Image Text:10-14. The following noise record was obtained in the front yard of a home. Is this a relatively quiet or a relatively noisy neighborhood? Determine the equivalent continuous equal energy level. Time (h) Sound level (dBA) 0000-0600 42 0600-0800 45 0800-0900 50 0900-1500 47 1500-1700 50 1700-1800 47 1800-0000 45 Answers: It is a quiet neighborhood. Leg = 46.2, or 46, dBA %3D
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