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Sound — Question 8

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Question 8

If the amplitude of a wave is doubled, what will be the effect on its loudness?

Answer

The loudness (L) of a sound is directly proportional to the square of amplitude of wave.

Loudness ∝ (amplitude)2

L = (2)2 = 4 times.

So, if the amplitude (a) of a wave is doubled, loudness will be four times.