If the intensity of sound I= 2 x 10-6 W/m2, find the intensity level of sound. (Take threshold of hearing Io = 1 x 10 -12 W/m2) a. 63.01 dB b. 33.01 dB c. 3.01 dB d. 6.30 dB
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Step 1: Calculate the intensity level using the formula beta = 10 * log10(I / Io), where I is the intensity of sound and Io is the threshold of hearing. Show more…
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