How Loud is a Rock Band in Terms of Power Output?

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A rock band produces an average sound intensity level of 110 dB at a distance of 15 meters from the speakers, which translates to a total power output calculation. The relevant equations used include the intensity formula, where intensity equals power divided by area, and the area of a hemisphere formula, A = 4πr². The calculated area for the hemisphere is 1413 m², leading to the power output equation of 110 = P / 1413. This calculation indicates a discrepancy with the expected multiple-choice solutions, suggesting further verification is needed.

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Total Power output Sound!

All right, nevermind, problem resumed.

. A rock band has an average intensity level of 110 dB at a distance of 15 m from the speakers. Assuming the sound is radiated equally over a hemisphere in front of the band, what is the total power output?

Relevant Equations
Intensity=Power/area
A=4pir^2

Attempt at solution
A=4pi(15)^2
A=2827m^2
2827/2 (hemisphere)

110=p/1413
110x1413=
an answer that is not one of the multiple choice solutions...
 
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CherryXBOMB said:
All right, nevermind, problem resumed.

. A rock band has an average intensity level of 110 dB at a distance of 15 m from the speakers. Assuming the sound is radiated equally over a hemisphere in front of the band, what is the total power output?

Relevant Equations
Intensity=Power/area
A=4pir^2

Attempt at solution
A=4pi(15)^2
A=2827m^2
2827/2 (hemisphere)

110=p/1413
110x1413=
an answer that is not one of the multiple choice solutions...

Problem resumed, or problem solved?
 

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