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If the amplitude of a sound wave is tripled, (a) by what factor will the intensity
Chapter 12, Problem 18P(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
Problem 18P
If the amplitude of a sound wave is tripled, (a) by what factor will the intensity increase? (b) By how many dB will the sound level increase?
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QUESTION:
Problem 18P
If the amplitude of a sound wave is tripled, (a) by what factor will the intensity increase? (b) By how many dB will the sound level increase?
ANSWER:
Solution 18P
Step 1 of 3:
In this question, we need to find the factor by which intensity of sound waves increases when the amplitude of sound waves is tripled
In part b, we need to find amount of dB by which sound level increases
Data given
Part a: