SOLUTION: Determine the magnitude of each sound to the nearest decibel.
a. Whisper I= 10^-13 W/cm^2
b. Loud music I= 10^-4 W/cm^2
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Question 999835: Determine the magnitude of each sound to the nearest decibel.
a. Whisper I= 10^-13 W/cm^2
b. Loud music I= 10^-4 W/cm^2
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