The loudness or softness of a sound is determined by:

Amplitude

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Wavelength

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Time period

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Frequency

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Solution

The correct option is A
Amplitude

The loudness or softness of a sound is determined by amplitude. The loudness of the sound varies with the square of its amplitude.

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