SOLUTION: The loudness L(x),measured in decibels, of a sound intensity x, measured in watts per square meter, is defined as L(x)=10log(x/Io), where I0= 10^-12 watt per square meter is the le

Question 1131230: The loudness L(x),measured in decibels, of a sound intensity x, measured in watts per square meter, is defined as L(x)=10log(x/Io), where I0= 10^-12 watt per square meter is the least intense sound that a human can ear can detect. Determine loudness,in decibels,of a sound with an intensity of x=10^-8 watt per square meter
Answer by ikleyn(52794) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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All you need to do is to substitute the value  x=  into the formula.


You will get


L = (10*log((10^(-8))/(10^(-12)) = 10*log((10^4)) = 10*4 = 40 decibels.

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