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The loudness, L, measured in decibels (Db), of a sound intensity, I, measured in watts per square meter, is defined as L = 10 log StartFraction I Over I 0 EndFraction, where I 0 = 10 Superscript negative 12 and is the least intense sound a human ear can hear. What is the approximate loudness of a rock concert with a sound intensity of 10–1?

a. 2Db
b.22Db
c. 60Db
d. 110Db

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D. 110Db

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Answer:

D. 110Db

Explanation:

Db = 10log (10^-1 / 10 ^-12)

Db = 10log(10^11)

Db = 110

(even without calculating, we could guess that it was 110Db. 70 Db is about the normal talking Db, and rock concerts are generally a lot louder than regular talking)

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