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The smallest change in sound level that a person can distinguish is approximately 1 dB. When you are standing next to your power lawnmower as it is running, can you hear the steady roar of your neighbor’s lawnmower? Perform an order-of-magnitude calculation to substantiate your answer, stating the data you measure or estimate.




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