Physics
Name the factor that determines:
(i) Loudness of the sound heard.
(ii) Quality of the note.
(iii) Pitch of the note.
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Answer
(i) The amplitude of wave determines the loudness of the sound heard.
(ii) The wave form determines the quality of the note.
(ii) The frequency of wave determines the pitch of the note.
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