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How much more intense is a close whisper than a sound at the threshold of hearing?
The quantitative difference between the close whisper and sound at the threshold of hearing is to be determined.
Answer to Problem 34A
A close whisper is
Explanation of Solution
Introduction: The sound is measured in the units of decibels. A whispering sound is stronger than the threshold of hearing.
A close whisper sound is
Conclusion: A whisper sound is
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