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When we change sound to loud sound we increase its

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frequency
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amplitude
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velocity
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wavelength
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Solution

The correct option is B amplitude
Loudness depends on the square of the amplitude of the wave.
That is, loudness(amplitude)2
Amplitude is the size of the vibration, and this determines how loud the sound is. Larger vibrations make larger amplitude, hence, louder the sound.

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