10.4 - We Hear Sound through Our Ears
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Practice Questions
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What part of the ear collects sound?
💡 Hint: Think about the shape of the ear.
What does the eardrum do?
💡 Hint: What happens when sounds reach it?
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the role of the eardrum?
💡 Hint: Think about how sound reaches your brain through this part.
True or False: Frequency is measured in decibels.
💡 Hint: Remember the different units we discussed.
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Challenge Problems
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How would hearing differ if the eardrum did not vibrate properly?
💡 Hint: Consider what process starts just after sound reaches the ear.
Explain how two people can hear the same sound differently based on their ear structure.
💡 Hint: Think about the unique shapes of each person's ear.
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