Intensity and Sound Level question.

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KonstH
Hello, I only have 1 question left to finish my physics homework, and it has to do with sound and intensity. I am having some trouble figuring out how to solve it. Here is the question: At a distance of 17 km, a 177 Hz horn, assumed to be an isotropic point source, is barely audible. At what distance would it begin to cause pain?.

Your help would be greatly appreciated, thank you!
 
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Hi KonstH

Sorry I did not reply to you in chat. I was away at the time.

This area of PF is for introductions only. Your question would be best placed in the homework section: this requires using the homework template provided, and also your attempt at solving the problem yourself.

Welcome to PF, by the way. :)

Stevie