Question

L = loudness, in decibels (dB); I = sound intensity, in watts/m2; I0 = 10−12 watts/m2 The loudness of a jack hammer is 96 dB. Its sound intensity is about. The loudness of a compactor is 94 dB. Its sound intensity is about.

Answer 1

The loudness of a jack hammer is 96 dB. Its sound intensity is about

0.004

The loudness of a compactor is 94 dB. Its sound intensity is about

0.0025

Explanation:

Answer 2

The loudness of a jack hammer is 96 dB. Its sound intensity is about 0.004.

The loudness of a compactor is 94 dB. Its sound intensity is about 0.0025.

The sound intensity of the jack hammer is about 1.6 times the sound intensity of the compactor.

The loudness of a pile driver is 112 dB. About how many times the sound intensity of the jackhammer is the sound intensity of a pile driver? Round to the nearest ten. 40