Question

The loudness, L , of a sound (measured in decibels, dB) is inversely proportional to the square of the distance, d , from the source of the sound. When a person 14 feet from a jetski, it is 70 decibels loud. How loud is the jetski when the person is 46 feet away?

Answer 1

Loudness (L) = 6.48 dB

Explanation:

Given:

Loudness (L) = k / d² , where k = constant

So,

70 = k / 14²

k = 13,720

New distance = 46 feet

Find:

Loudness (L) = ?

Computation:

Loudness (L) = 13,720 / 46²

Loudness (L) = 13,720 / 2,116

Loudness (L) = 6.48 dB