Writing in Math Use the information about sound on page 509 to explain how a logarithmic

Chapter 9, Problem 74

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Writing in Math Use the information about sound on page 509 to explain how a logarithmic scale can be used to measure sound. Include the relative intensities of a pin drop, a whisper, normal conversation, kitchen noise, and a jet engine written in scientific notation. Also include a plot of each of these relative intensities on the scale below and an explanation as to why the logarithmic scale might be preferred over the scale below. 4 1011 6 1011 8 1011 1 1012 2 1011 0 75.

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