Calculating Distance for 140dB Loud Rock Concert Power Output of 93W

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The discussion focuses on calculating the distance from a point source emitting sound at a power output of 93 W to achieve a sound level of 140 dB, typical of a loud indoor rock concert. The relevant equations include the intensity formula, I = P/(4πr²), and the decibel level formula, L = 10 * log(I/I0), where I0 is the reference intensity of 10^-12 W/m². By rearranging these equations, one can determine the required distance, r, for the specified sound level.

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A point source emits sound waves with a power output of 93 W. At what distance will the decibel reading be 140 dB, which is noise level of a loud indoor rock concert?
Answer in units of meters.

For this one I tried using the equation:

I = P/4(Pi) r^2

I'm not a physics major and have not done anything physics related since high school so any help would be appreciated.

Thanks
 
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I = intensity
P = Power
r = distance
 
The human ear senses the intensity of sound on a logarithmic scale. The loudness or sound level in decibels is defined with respect to the minimum intensity detectable by the human ear,

I0=10-12 W/m2.

L=10*log(I/I0).


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