Speakers sound level at a certain point.

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The discussion focused on calculating the sound level at point C from two speakers with different power outputs: Speaker A at 1.00 mW and Speaker B at 1.50 mW. The sound intensity is determined using the formula S/r², where S represents the strength of the sound and r is the distance from the speaker to point C. The inverse square law applies to sound propagation, necessitating calculations for each speaker's contribution to the total sound level at point C. The user successfully solved the problem and expressed willingness to share their solution for further discussion.

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Nevermind, I was able to solve it.
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Two small speakers emit spherical sound waves of different frequencies. Speaker A has an output of 1.00 mW and speaker B has an output of 1.50 mW. Determine the sound level (in decibels) at point C if a) only speaker A emits sound, b)only speaker B emits sound, c) both speakers emit sound.
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Any help is much appreciated, thanks!
 

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The "1.00 Mw" and "1.5 Mw" tell you the strength. Like anything else that expands "spherically", sound obeys an inverse square law.
The intensity of the sound is S/r2 where S is the strength of the sound and r is the distance from the point to the speaker. You will have to calculate that for each speaker and then add.
 


I'm glad to hear that you were able to solve the problem! However, if you would like to share your solution or discuss your process, I would be happy to provide feedback or discuss it further. It's always helpful to have different perspectives and approaches to solving problems. Keep up the good work!
 

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