According to the place theory of pitch perception, how do sound waves affect the basilar membrane??
a. ?High-frequency tones stiffen the membrane; low-frequency tones relax the membrane.
b. ?High-frequency tones relax the membrane; low-frequency tones stiffen the membrane.
c. ?High-frequency tones produce maximum movement at the base; low-frequency tones produce maximum movement near the apex.
d. ?High-frequency tones produce maximum movement near the apex; low-frequency tones produce maximum movement at the base.
ANSWER:
c
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