Physics
Grade-8
Easy

Question

The loudness of a sound is given by its _____. 

  1. Amplitude
  2. Frequency
  3. Wavelength
  4. Time period

hintHint:

The loudness of a sound is given by its amplitude

The correct answer is: Amplitude


    • The amplitude of sound determines the loudness of sound.
    • A larger amplitude means a louder sound
    • And a smaller amplitude means a softer sound.

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