Solve for the indicated value, the situation showing the solution point. The formula for measuring sound intensity in decibels D is defined by the equation D=10log(II0) using the common (base 10) logarithm where I is the intensity of the sound in watts per square meter and I0=10−12 is the lowest level of sound that the average person can hear. How many decibels are emitted from a jet plane with a sound intensity of 8.2⋅102 watts per square meter?

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections
1st Edition
ISBN:9781133939146
Author:Katz, Debora M.
Publisher:Katz, Debora M.
Chapter17: Traveling Waves
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 70PQ
icon
Related questions
Question

Solve for the indicated value, the situation showing the solution point. The formula for measuring sound intensity in decibels D is defined by the equation D=10log(II0) using the common (base 10) logarithm where I is the intensity of the sound in watts per square meter and I0=10−12 is the lowest level of sound that the average person can hear. How many decibels are emitted from a jet plane with a sound intensity of 8.2⋅102 watts per square meter?

 

Round your answer to three decimal places.

 

The jet plane emits: [              ]   decibels at 8.2⋅102 watts per square meter.

Expert Solution
trending now

Trending now

This is a popular solution!

steps

Step by step

Solved in 2 steps

Blurred answer
Knowledge Booster
Transmission of sound
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, physics and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Similar questions
  • SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations…
Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations…
Physics
ISBN:
9781133939146
Author:
Katz, Debora M.
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
University Physics Volume 1
University Physics Volume 1
Physics
ISBN:
9781938168277
Author:
William Moebs, Samuel J. Ling, Jeff Sanny
Publisher:
OpenStax - Rice University
Glencoe Physics: Principles and Problems, Student…
Glencoe Physics: Principles and Problems, Student…
Physics
ISBN:
9780078807213
Author:
Paul W. Zitzewitz
Publisher:
Glencoe/McGraw-Hill