Question

The equation for decibels and sound intensity is D=10log(sub 10) I/I(sub0) where D is decibels.

I(sub0)= 10^-12

I= 10^11

Use properties of exponents and logs to find the decibels.

Answer 1

`D=10\log(I)/(I_0)\\\\ D=10\log(10^(11))/(10^(-12))\\ D=10\log10^(23)\\ D=10\cdot23=\\ D=230`