The intensity level L (in decibels, dB) of a sound is given by the formula L = 10log -where / is the intensity (in waters per square meter, w/m) of the sound and I, is the intensity of the softest audible sound, about 10-12 W/m. What is the intensity level of a lawn mower if the sound has an intensity of 0. 00063 W/m??
