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The intensity of a 50-dB sound is reduced by one-half. What is the new intensity of the sound in dB?
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Anonymous
I have no idea, but I would think it would be 25 dB.
14 years ago
Anonymous
50 dB sound intensity level equals 10-7 W/m2 = 0.0000001 W/m2

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