At an Outdoor Bandstand,what Would Be the Difference in the Sound

question 46

Multiple Choice

At an outdoor bandstand,what would be the difference in the sound intensity level (dB) received by a listener 5 m from the bandstand and a listener 40 m from the bandstand,assuming there is no sound reflection? [ $\beta$ = 10 log(I/I₀) ]

• A)8 dB
• B)9 dB
• C)10 dB
• D)18 dB
• E)The answer depends on how loudly the band plays.

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