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The loudness of sound depends on:

The loudness of a sound depends upon the amplitude.

⇒ When the amplitude of the vibration is large, the sound produced is loud.


⇒ When the amplitude is small, the sound produces is feeble and soft.


⇒ Thus, loudness of sound depends upon the amplitude.

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