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Sound Intensity Level

Experiment Module

Sound Intensity

Theory & Logic

Theoretical Background

Physics describes the fundamental mechanism of the universe. The Sound Intensity Level is an essential tool for understanding Sound Intensity Level in quantitative terms. Calculate dB = 10 * log10(I/I0).

Mathematical Formulation

The relationship between the variables is governed by the following equation:

Result = 10 × Math.log10(i ÷ 1e-12)
Eq 1.1: Governing Formula

Variable Legend

Symbol Parameter Unit
i Intensity (I) W/m²

Practical Calculation Example

Problem

Calculating the result when:

  • Intensity (I) = 55 W/m²

Solution

Substituting into Eq 1.1:

Result = 10 × Math.log10(55 ÷ 1e-12)