SOLUTION: A certain noise produces 3.49x10^-5 watts/mt of power. What is the decibel?

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Question 40129: A certain noise produces 3.49x10^-5 watts/mt of power. What is the decibel?
Answer by fractalier(6550) About Me  (Show Source):
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If I recall, the formula is something like
Y = -10logX
Y = -10log(3.49x10^-5)
Y = -10(-4.45)
Y = 44.5 decibels