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The sound level of speaker decreases from 90 dB to 60 dB. By what factor does the sound intensity change? O 2.0E-2 O 1E+3 O 3/2 1E-3 O 2/3

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Chapter17: Physics Of Hearing

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 19PE: (a) What is the intensity of a sound that has a level 7.00 dB lower than a 4.00109W/m2 sound? (b)...

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