The loudness of a sound of intensity x, measured in watts per square meter, is defined as L(x) = log (
), where xo = 10-3.A company with load machinery needs to cut its sound intensity to 72% of its original level. By how many decibels should the loudness be reduced?
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
1.427 decibels
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