The sound intensity near a jet engine is 120 dB. Assuming an attenuation coefficient in air of x = 0.00553 m1, and neglecting geometrical spreading, what is the maximum distance at which someone with a normal hearing threshold can hear this engine? 5.00 km 9.42 km O 2.17 km 10.0 km

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The sound intensity near a jet engine is 120 dB. Assuming an attenuation coefficient
in air of a = 0.00553 m 1, and neglecting geometrical spreading, what is the
maximum distance at which someone with a normal hearing threshold can hear this
engine?
5.00 km
9.42 km
O 2.17 km
10.0 km
Transcribed Image Text:The sound intensity near a jet engine is 120 dB. Assuming an attenuation coefficient in air of a = 0.00553 m 1, and neglecting geometrical spreading, what is the maximum distance at which someone with a normal hearing threshold can hear this engine? 5.00 km 9.42 km O 2.17 km 10.0 km
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