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Physics for Scientists and Engineers 10th Edition Β· Wave Motion Β· Problem 37
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Serway & Jewett β€” Wave Motion: Problem 37

Show that the difference between decibel levels \(\beta_1\) and \(\beta_2\) of a sound is related to the ratio of the distances \(r_1\) and \(r_2\) from the sound source by \[ \beta_2 - \beta_1 = 20 \log \left( \frac{r_1}{r_2} \right) \]

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Physics for Scientists and Engineers Β· 10th Edition
Author: Serway & Jewett
Publisher: Cengage
Chapter: Wave Motion