The Intensity of Sound I (As a Multiple of the Average

question 168

Multiple Choice

The intensity of sound I (as a multiple of the average minimum threshold of hearing intensity) is related to the decibel level D (or loudness of sound) according to . A decibel reading of 140 is at the threshold of pain. If is the intensity of this threshold and is the intensity when , express the ratio as a power of 10. ​

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