The intensity level at a distance of $200 \ cm$ from a sound source is $80 \ dB$. If there is no loss of acoustic power in the air and the threshold intensity of hearing is $10^{-12} \ W/m^2$,what is the intensity level at a distance of $400 \ cm$ from the source (in $dB$)?

  • A
    $0$
  • B
    $74$
  • C
    $64$
  • D
    $44$

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