208k views
1 vote
Use the model S to find the value of m such that the noise level is 20 decibels at a distance of m meters from the turbine.

User Pokus
by
7.9k points

1 Answer

4 votes

Final answer:

The question pertains to determining the distance from a sound source at a noise level of 20 dB, a concept of Physics related to sound intensity and levels, likely at a high school level. The lack of the specified model 'S' prevents providing a detailed solution, but generally, sound level formulas would be used to find the required distance.

Step-by-step explanation:

The student's question involves determining the distance from a sound source, given a specific noise level in decibels (dB). This would fall under the subject of Physics, as it includes concepts such as intensity and sound levels, and it is likely a high school-level question that could appear in a physics classroom or textbook.

Unfortunately, the model 'S' referred to in the question was not provided in the provided reference information. To find the distance 'm' for a given noise level, we typically would use a formula relating intensity or sound level in decibels to distance from the source. A common formula for sound intensity level L (in dB) as a function of distance r (in meters) is L = L0 - 20*log10(r/r0), where L0 is the sound level at a reference distance r0.

Without the specific model 'S' or further context, we cannot provide an exact solution to the problem. However, in principle, the formula mentioned above or an adapted version from model 'S' would be used to solve for 'm' given the noise level of 20 decibels.

User Alienpenguin
by
8.5k points