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physicsdawg
Jul9-08, 02:52 AM
1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data

the sound intensity level at a rock concert is 115 dB, while that at a jazz fest is 95 dB. By what factor does sound intensity increase?


2. Relevant equations



3. The attempt at a solution

115-95= 20

10log(rock/jazz)=20
log(rock/jazz)=2

Rock/Jazz=100

G01
Jul9-08, 07:30 AM
Your calculations look fine to me.

Do you have a question about this?