We have a stringed musical instrument. The string is plucked inth… - Vidyadip

Question

We have a stringed musical instrument. The string is plucked inthe middle first with a force of greater magnitude and then with a force of smaller magnitude. In which case would the instrumentproduce a louder sound?

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Answer

It will create more loud sound in case of string stretched with a greater force because amplitude is greater in this case and loudness depends on the amplitude. Greater will be the loudness, greater will be the amplitude.

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