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Rahul is playing the drums. An increase in which of the following properties of the sound produced would result in an increase in loudness?

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Amplitude
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Speed
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Pitch
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Quality
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Solution

The correct option is A Amplitude
The intensity or loudness of sound depends on the extent to which the sounding body vibrates, i.e. the amplitude of vibration. A sound is louder when the amplitude of vibration is greater. Loudness is measured in a unit called decibels (dB).

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