The intensity level of a power mower at a distance of 1.0 m is 100 dB. You wake up one morning to find that four of your neighbors are mowing their lawn 20 m from your open bedroom window. What is the intensity level in your bedroom?

A)

80 dB

B)

104 dB

C)

400 dB

D)

50 dB

E)

40 dB


A

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A.


B.

C.

D.

E.
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