SOLUTION: Hello! The intensity of the sound of traffic at a busy intersection was measured at 8.00 10^-2 W/m^2. Find the intensity level in decibels. thanks for your help!

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Question 199146: Hello!
The intensity of the sound of traffic at a busy intersection was measured at 8.00 10^-2 W/m^2. Find the intensity level in decibels.
thanks for your help!
Answer by RAY100(1637) About Me  (Show Source):
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Remember db = 10 log (I/Isub0) = 10 log ( 8*10^-2 / 1*10^-12) = 109.031 db
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