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A machine used in a hospital has an operating sound intensity level of 72 dB. If 10 of these machines are operating at one time, what is the resultant intensity level?

College Physics

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305952300

Author:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Chapter14: Sound

Section: Chapter Questions

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