Regarding hearing, which of the following statements is FALSE?
A) Hearing collects information from all around the body, while vision is limited to stimuli in front of the eyes.
B) Sound waves travel as a series of invisible waves of compression and rarefaction.
C) Sound can travel in fluids or solids.
D) The frequency is the physical "height" of a sound wave and tells how much energy it contains.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The frequency of a sound wave actually refers to how many times the wave cycles (or repeats) per second, which is measured in Hertz (Hz), not the "height" of the wave or its energy content. The "height" of a sound wave is more accurately described by its amplitude, which can relate to the perceived loudness of the sound, not its frequency.

Regarding Hearing, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE