| Thread Closed |
Problem on Loudness of Sound |
Share Thread |
| Apr29-07, 02:12 AM | #1 |
|
|
Problem on Loudness of Sound
1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data
The loudness of a sound heard at a point, a distance d = 10m from a small source of 125Hz, is 60phons. Provided that the intensity level of the sound heard at the point given is 70dB. The threshold of pain is 120dB for all frequencies. How far from the source will a normal ear feel painful? 2. Relevant equations For a small source, the intensity of sound, I is inversely proportional to d^2. And intensity level = 10*log(I1 / I2) 3. The attempt at a solution Let the required distance be x. so, I1 / I2 = d2^2 / d1^2 70/120 = x^2 / 10^2 x = 7.64m But the solution is: Since intensity level difference = 120 -70 = 50dB So, 50 = 10*log(10^2 / x^2) x = 0.032m What's wrong with my answer? Thank you so much! |
| Thread Closed |
Similar discussions for: Problem on Loudness of Sound
|
||||
| Thread | Forum | Replies | ||
| sound problem | General Engineering | 5 | ||
| Sound Problem | Advanced Physics Homework | 2 | ||
| Sound wave loudness 2 | General Physics | 0 | ||
| Sound wave loudness | General Physics | 8 | ||
| Loudness of a sound | Introductory Physics Homework | 2 | ||