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प्रश्न
Name the two characteristics of sound which differentiate two sounds from each other.
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उत्तर
A sound wave is characterized by its amplitude and frequency. Depending upon the amplitude and frequency of the sound wave, the following two characteristics of sound :
(1) Loudness, and (2) Pitch.
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