The intensity level produced by a jet airplane

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The intensity level produced by a jet airplane at a certain location is 150 decibel.

a) Calculate the intensity of the sound wave generated by the jet at the given location.

b) Compare the answer to part (a) to the threshold of pain and explain why employees directing jet airplanes at airport must wear hearing protection equipment.

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