College Physics (7th Edition)

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Chapter 14 - Sound - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Exercises - Page 524: 30

Answer

The 2nd source [with $10^{-6} W/m^{2}$ intensity] has more power and by 1000 times.

Work Step by Step

Intensity of 1st source = $10^{-9}W/m^{2}$ Intensity of 2nd source = $10^{-6}W/m^{2}$ $Intensity = \frac{P}{Area}$ Area being same, Intensity is proportional to power of the source. So, the 2nd source has more power and by 1000 times.
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