What is the intensity of sound from a band with a sound level of 129 dB? (I₀ = 10−¹² W/m²) A)7.94 W/m² B)1.29 W/m² C)79.4 W/m² D)12.9 W/m² E)129 W/m²

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The intensity of sound (I) in watts per square meter (W/m^2) can be calculated using the formula I = 10^(sound level in dB / 10) * 10^-12. For a sound level of 129 dB, the calculation is I = 10^(129/10) * 10^-12 = 7.94 W/m^2.

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