A person is hearing two sounds. The loudness of both the sounds is different. The intensity of both sounds can be the same.

True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is A True
Loudness is related to the amplitude of sound waves whereas intensity is the rate at which power is transferred across a given area. So, it can be possible that two sounds having different amplitude and the same rate of power that is being transferred.

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