The peak of the traveling wave in the basilar membrane varies with the _____ of the sound.
A) intensity
B) location
C) frequency
D) duration

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The position of the peak on the basilar membrane varies with the frequency of the sound wave. The higher the frequency, the closer the peak will be to the base of the cochlea, and the lower the frequency, the closer it will be to the apex. Intensity and duration of sound do not affect the position of the peak, and while location may affect the intensity of the sound, it does not directly affect the position of the peak on the basilar membrane.

The Peak of the Traveling Wave in the Basilar Membrane