Answer:
A) I = 0.09947 W , β = 109 db , B) β = 116 db , β = 116 db , c) Δβ = 7 dB,
D) P = 50.27 W
Explanation:
A) The intensity of a spherical sound wave is
I = P / A
where A is the area of the sphere where the sound is distributed
A = 4π R²
we substitute
I = P / 4πR²
let's calculate
I = 500 / (4π 20²)
I = 0.09947 W
to express this quantity in decibels we use relate
β = 10 log (I / I₀)
The detectivity threshold is I₀ = 1 10⁻¹² W / m²
β = 10 lob (0.09947 / 10⁻¹²)
β = 10 (10.9976)
β = 109 db
B) intensity at r = 10m
I = 500 / (4π 10²)
I = 0.3979 W / m²
β = 10 log (0.3979 / 10⁻¹²)
β = 10 (11.5997)
β = 116 db
C) the change in intensity in decibles is
Δβ = β₁ - β₂
Δβ = 116 - 109
Δβ = 7 dB
D) let's find the intensity for 100 db
I = I₀ 10 (β / 10)
I = 10⁻¹² 10 (100/10)
I = 10⁻² W / m²
Thus
P = I A
P = I 4π R²
P = 10⁻² 4π 20²
P = 50.27 W