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According to place theory particular frequencies of sound waves are encoded at specific locations along the basilar membrane of the cochlea.
1. A or B: Where on the basilar membrane of the cochlea does a wave of low frequency peak (for example, 400 Hz)? a. base of cochlea or b. apex of cochlea
2. A or B: Where on the basilar membrane of the cochlea does a wave of high frequency peak (for example, 2000 Hz)? a. base of cochlea or b. apex of cochlea
In 1 Sentence, what if a 400 Hz tone and a 2000 Hz tone are presented at exactly the same time? Briefly describe the wave in the cochlea in relation to your answers to questions 1 and 2.
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