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Why is the loudness of the sound heard by a plucked wire increased when it is mounted on a sound board?

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Larger the surface area of the vibrating body, louder is the sound heard as a large vibrating area sends forth a greater amount of energy. By mounting a wire on a sound board, the surface area increases which in turn increases the loudness of the sound produced.

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Why is the loudness of the sound heard by a plucked wire increased when it is mounted on a sound board?

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