Solve the Problem. -Use the Formula , Where the Loudness of a Loudness

question 219

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-Use the formula , where the loudness of a sound in decibels is determined by I, the number of produced by the soundwave, and A certain noise measures 117 decibels. If the intensity is multiplied by 1000, how many decibels will the new noise measure?

• A) 117,000 decibels
• B) 147 decibels
• C) 120 decibels
• D) 351 decibels

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