A large drum produces a louder sound than a small drum. Why?

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Loudness is the degree of sensation produced in by a sound. And it depends on three factors -
Amplitude of the vibration,
Area of vibrating body, and
Distance between source and listener.
Larger the area of the vibrating body, the louder the sound.
That is why a larger drum produces a louder sound than a small drum.

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