(a)
\Equation for loudness is where R is the relative intensity of the sound.
Find the relative intensity of a fireworks display.
\Loudness of a fireworks display is decibels.
Change of base formula is .
Property of logarithm : .
Definition of logarithm : if and only if
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Relative intensity of a fireworks display is .
(b) \ \
\Find the relative intensity of a concert.
\Loudness of a concert is decibels.
Change of base formula is .
Property of logarithm : .
Definition of logarithm : if and only if
.
Relative intensity of a concert is .
How many times as intense is the fireworks display as the concert.
\Find ratio between fireworks display and concert. .
Fireworks display is times intense than concert.
(a) Relative intensity of a fireworks display is .
(b) Relative intensity of a concert is .
(c) Fireworks display is times intense than concert.