How Much More Intense Is Rock Concert Sound Compared to Jazz Fest?

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The sound intensity level at a rock concert is measured at 115 dB, while a jazz festival registers at 95 dB. The difference of 20 dB indicates that the sound intensity at the rock concert is 100 times greater than that at the jazz festival. This conclusion is derived from the formula 10log(rock/jazz) = 20, confirming the calculations are accurate.

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Homework Statement



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?


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The Attempt at a Solution



115-95= 20

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

Rock/Jazz=100
 
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