Manipal MET2012PhysicsWaves and Sound
A sound has an intensity of 2 10⁻⁸ ~W / m ^2 . Its intensity level in decibels is ( ₁₀ 2=0.3 )
Options
- A23
- B3
- C43
- D4.3
Correct answer
C. 43
Step-by-step solution
aligned L & =10 ₁₀ ( I I₀ ) L & =10 ₁₀ ( 2 10⁻⁸ 10⁻² ) & ( I₀=10⁻¹² ~W / m ^2 ) L & =10 ₁₀ (2 10^4 ) L & =10 [ ₁₀ 2+ ₁₀(10)^4 ] L & =10(4.3) L & =43 decibel aligned