The softest sound a human ear can hear is at 0 dB (Iā = 10ā»Ā¹Ā² W/m²). Sounds above 130 dB cause pain. A particular student's eardrum has an area of A = 51 , mm².
a) Determine the sound intensity in W/m². b) Calculate the sound power received by the student's eardrum. c) Determine if a sound of 120 dB is painful for this student.