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) About Me  (Show Source):
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THe formula can be measured by:
x=x%5B0%5D10%5E%28%28y%5B1%5D-y%5B0%5D%29%2F10%29
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=x%5B0%5D10%5E%28%28110-60%29%2F10%29
x=x%5B0%5D10%5E5
x=100000
Hence, it is 100000 intensive.
PAul.