College Physics (7th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0-32160-183-1
ISBN 13: 978-0-32160-183-4

Chapter 14 - Sound - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Exercises - Page 524: 26

Answer

$1.6dB$

Work Step by Step

Intensity is inversely proportional to square of distance. So, $\frac{I_{1}}{I_{2}}=\frac{R_{2}^{2}}{R_{1}^{2}}$ Let required intensity be $I$ So, $\frac{I}{160}=\frac{100}{10000}=\frac{1}{100}$ The intensity level 100 m away is $1.6 dB$
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.