Physics
Grade-8
Easy
Question
Which of the following amplifies the pressure variations causing the sound?
- Outer ear
- Middle ear
- Inner ear
- All of the above
Hint:
Middle ear
The correct answer is: Middle ear
- Middle ear amplifies the pressure variations causing the sound.
- The three bones malleus, incus and stapes called the ear ossicles form the middle ear.
- So, the correct option is b.
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