According to which theory of hearing will an 800-hertz tone produce 800 nerve impulses per second through the auditory nerve?
A)tonal base
B)place
C)amplitude
D)frequency

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The frequency theory of hearing suggests that the frequency of the auditory nerve's impulses matches the frequency of the sound wave. Therefore, an 800-hertz tone would produce 800 nerve impulses per second.

According to Which Theory of Hearing Will an 800-Hertz Tone