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The sound intensity level of two speakers are 71.4 dB and 79.2 dB, respectively. Find the ratio of the higher intensity speaker to the lower intensity speaker.

An Introduction to Physical Science

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Chapter6: Waves And Sound

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Problem 9MC: A sound with an intensity level of 30 dB is how many times louder than the threshold of hearing?...

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