The loudness (intensity) of a sound is specifically associated with the
A) frequency of sound waves.
B) area of the brain interpreting the sensory input.
C) specific hair cells that respond in the cochlea.
D) amplitude of the sound waves.
E) duration of the sound.

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The loudness or intensity of a sound is determined by the amplitude of the sound waves; larger amplitudes result in louder sounds.

The Loudness (Intensity) of a Sound Is Specifically Associated with the