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Question
The loudness of sound is determined by the
Options
amplitude of vibration
ratio of amplitude and frequency of vibration
frequency of vibration
product of amplitude and frequency of vibration
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Solution
amplitude of vibration
Explanation:
Loudness of sound is determined by the amplitude of its vibrations.
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