What Is the Intensity Level of a Sound with Intensity

question 16

Multiple Choice

What is the intensity level of a sound with intensity of 5.0 x 10^-10 W/m²? (I₀ = 10^-12 W/m²)

• A)74 dB
• B)54 dB
• C)2.7 dB
• D)27 dB

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