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In which units is the amplitude, or loudness, of sound measured?

Correct answer A. Decibels

Explanation

Decibels express sound intensity on a logarithmic scale, so a rise of 10 dB means a tenfold increase in intensity; hertz measures frequency, or pitch.

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