What Is the Intensity Level of a Sound with Intensity

question 13

Multiple Choice

What is the intensity level of a sound with intensity of 5.0 × 10−¹¹ W/m²? (I₀ = 10−¹² W/m²)

• A) 74 dB
• B) 54 dB
• C) 17 dB
• D) 27 dB

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