What Intensity Is Needed for a 194 dB Sound Level?

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The upper limit of sound intensity is approximately 194 dB, which represents 100% modulation of air pressure. To calculate the intensity required for this sound level, the formula L = 10 log(I/I0) is applicable, where I0 is the threshold of hearing at 10^-12 W/m^2. Using this formula, the intensity needed to achieve 194 dB is calculated to be around 2.5119 x 10^7 W/m^2. This value confirms the theoretical understanding of sound intensity levels. Overall, the discussion clarifies the relationship between sound intensity and decibel levels.
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The upper limit of the intensity level of sound waves is about 194 dB. This intensity corresponds to 100% modulation of the air; that is, the amplitude of the pressure oscillations corresponds to that of atmospheric pressure. What intensity (W/m^2) would be required to generate this level of sound?

Can I use the formula L = 10\log{\frac{I}{I_0}}?
Because I don't know what to use as the reference intensity level...
 
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Io is called the threshold of hearing (sp?) and if I'm not mistaken, its value is 10^-12 W/m^2


I get the answer as being 2.5119x10^7.
 
yes the value is correct
 

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