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If the amplitude of sound wave is doubled then the loudness will become:

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2 times

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4 times

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Half the initial value

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None of these

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Solution

The correct option is B
4 times

The loudness of a sound is directly proportional to the square of amplitude. So, if amplitude is doubled then loudness will become 4 times.

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