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

[physicsdawg]

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?

Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution

115-95= 20

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

Rock/Jazz=100

 

[G01]

Your calculations look fine to me.

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