find the number of decibels

[dwaynelondon]

Find the number of decibels for the power of the sound given. Round to the nearest decibel.A whisper, 10⁻¹² watts/cm<sup>2

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I am in 9th grade with a test coming up on decibels, I need guidance on where to begin to solve the problem, if you can lead me in a direction that would make things clear for me I would greatly appreciate it.</sup>

 

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[dwaynelondon]

Changed it.

 

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[stapel]

Find the number of decibels for the power of the sound given. Round to the nearest decibel.A whisper, 10⁻¹² watts/cm²

What formula or method did they give you for working this sort of exercise? How far have you gotten in applying that information? Where are you getting stuck?

Please be complete. Thank you!