From a distance of 4.0 mm, a bystander listens to a jackhammer breaking concrete.     Part A How far would he need to move from the jackhammer so that its perceived loudness decreases by a factor of 16? Express your answer with the appropriate units.

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From a distance of 4.0 mm, a bystander listens to a jackhammer breaking concrete.
 
 
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How far would he need to move from the jackhammer so that its perceived loudness decreases by a factor of 16?
Express your answer with the appropriate units.
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