SOLUTION: Question: The loudness of sound is based on intensity level measured in decibels using a logarithmic scale and is relative to (a ratio of) the weakest sound the ear can hear.

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The loudness of sound is based on intensity level measured in decibels using a logarithmic scale and is relative to (a ratio of) the weakest sound the ear can hear.
.Include the following items in the answer:
The formula for measuring sound.
Pick a specific sound, give the decibels of the sound, and explain what this measurement means.

This question is from textbook College Algebra

Answer by Paul(988) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
THe formula can be measured by:

SUch as a normal conversation is 60dB and a car horn is 110dB
and we want to find how many times as loud as a normal conversation is a car horn.
Eqaution:
y=110, y₀=60 so:

x=100000
Hence, it is 100000 intensive.
PAul.
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