The Loudness of a Sound (Measured in Decibels DB)

question 104

Multiple Choice

The loudness of a sound (measured in decibels dB) is inversely proportional to the square of the distance from the source of the sound. Suppose a person who is 3 ft from a hair dryer experiences a sound level of 75 dB. Find the proportionality constant and write the equation that expresses the inverse proportionality.

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