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(a)
To Find: The loudness in decibels of such a concert.
(a)
Answer to Problem 62E
The absolute magnitude is
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The loudness of a sound is often given on the decibel (dB) scale. The loudness of a sound
Calculation:
Consider the loudness formula is,
Then, the intensity for the given condition is,
(b)
To Find: The intensity of the whisper when the loudness is of 20 dB
(b)
Answer to Problem 62E
The intensity of the whisper is
Explanation of Solution
Consider the loudness formula is,
Then, the intensity of the sound formula is,
Then,
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