Physics
Grade-8
Easy

Question

Which of the following amplifies the pressure variations causing the sound?

  1. Outer ear
  2. Middle ear
  3. Inner ear
  4. All of the above

hintHint:

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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