Answer:
1000th multiple of the standard reference level for intensities.
Explanation:
The sound intensity level (β), measured in decibels, of a sound with an intensity of I is defined as follows;
β = 10 log (I / I₀) --------------------(i)
Where;
I₀ = reference intensity
Given from the question;
β = sound level = 30dB
Substitute this value into equation (i) as follows;
30 = 10 log (I / I₀)
Divide both sides by 3;
3 = log (I / I₀)
Take antilog of both sides;
10^(3) = (I / I₀)
1000 = I / I₀
Solve for I;
I = 1000I₀
Therefore the intensity of the sound is 1000 times the standard reference level for intensities (I₀)
