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Question
Loudness is determined by the __________ of vibration.
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Solution
Loudness is determined by the amplitude of vibration.
Explanation:
The loudness of sound depends on its amplitude. When the amplitude of the vibration is large, the sound produced is loud. When the amplitude is small, the sound produced is feeble.
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