Tennille is studying for a quiz on the auditory system. She writes in her notes that hertz are the units used to measure sound's
A) loudness.
B) intensity.
C) frequency.
D) timbre.

Question

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Hertz (Hz) is the unit of measurement for frequency, which is the number of sound waves per second. Loudness is measured in decibels, intensity is the amount of energy in the soundwave, and timbre refers to the unique quality of a sound.

Tennille Is Studying for a Quiz on the Auditory System