When we hear a sound, we can identify its source from

Amplitude of sound

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Intensity of sound

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Wavelength of sound

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Overtones present in the sound

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Solution

The correct option is D
Overtones present in the sound

The sounds of different source are said to differ in quality. The number of overtones and their relative intensities determines the quality of any musical sound.

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