On which of the following factors does the shrillness of the sound wave depend?

Frequency

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Amplitude

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Loudness

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All of these

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Solution

The correct option is A
Frequency

Shrillness of a sound depends on the frequency of the wave. The frequency of a wave is equal to the frequency of vibration of its source. More the frequency, more is the shrillness.

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