How does a sound wave transfer energy to your ears?

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Physics

Natalie

12 April, 21:51

How does a sound wave transfer energy to your ears?

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Giuliana Dixon · Answer 1

A. Particles in air move in circles as the wave moves forward.

B. Particles in air move forward but not backward as the wave moves

forward.

C. Particles in air move up and down as the wave moves forward.

✔ D. Particles in air move forward and backward as the wave moves

forward.

Explanation:

The waves transfer energy from the source of the sound, e. g. a drum, to its surroundings. Your ear detects sound waves when vibrating air particles cause your ear drum to vibrate. The bigger the vibrations the louder the sound.

Matthias Snow · Answer 2

Sound waves travel at 342 m/s through the air and faster through liquids and solids. The waves transfer energy from the source of the sound, e. g. a drum, to its surroundings. your ear detects sound waves when vibrating air particles cause your eardrum to vibrate. The bigger vibrations the louder the sound.