In the auditory system,the unit for measuring the amplitude of sound is
A)pitch.
B)saturation.
C)timbre.
D)decibel.

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The unit for measuring the amplitude of sound is the decibel (dB). This unit measures the intensity of sound waves and can range from 0 dB (threshold of hearing) to 120 dB (threshold of pain). Pitch refers to the frequency of sound waves, saturation refers to the purity of color, and timbre refers to the quality of sound.

In the Auditory System,the Unit for Measuring the Amplitude of Sound