5 Questions
What does the outer ear part 'Pinna' do?
Collects sound, acting as a funnel to amplify sound and directing sound toward the ear canal.
What is the definition of sound intensity?
The sound power per unit area, with basic units in watts/m2.
What is the function of the middle ear?
Transmits sound vibrations from the outer ear to the inner ear.
How is sound pressure level defined?
The logarithm of the ratio of a given sound pressure to the reference sound pressure in decibels.
What is the process called when the ear transforms sound vibrations into nerve impulses?
Mechanoelectrical transduction
Test your knowledge about the speed and properties of sound waves, sound pressure, sound intensity, and the functions of the outer, middle, and inner ear in the process of hearing. Explore the physical perspective and characteristics of sound waves as well as the transformation of sound vibrations into nerve impulses by the ear.
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