Answer:
Explanation:
If the background noise increases by Δβ = 4.90 dB , the separation must decrease so that intensity of sound to be listened should increase by the same level .
If I₁ be the intensity of previous sound and I₂ be the intensity of sound at nearer distance
I₂ / I₁ = 4.9 dB = 10°⁴⁹
= 3.09
If r₁ be the previous separation and r₂ be the new separation
r₁² / r₂² = 3.09 ( intensity of sound decreases at square of distance )
r₁ / r₂ = 1.758
r₂ = r₁ / 1.758
= 1.9 / 1.758
= 1.08 m
This is separation required.