As a sound grows in intensity while remaining at one frequency the basilar membrane:

1. vibrates more toward the base.
2. vibrates more toward the apex.
3. does not vibrate at all.
4. vibrates equally all along its length.

Subtopic:  Inner Ear: Cochlea (OLD NCERT) |

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