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Shrillness : ______: : Loudness : Amplitude

Pitch

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Speed

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Frequency

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is C Frequency
The loudness of sound is determined by the amplitude of sound since amplitude is merely the magnitude of sound. Similarly, the shrillness or pitch of a sound is determined by frequency and it is directly proportional to frequency.

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Question 4 (e)
Fill in the blank with a suitable word.
Shrillness of a sound is determined by the _______ of vibration.

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