Hearing Flashcards
1
Q
What are sound waves caused by
A
Vibrating objects
2
Q
What do the vibrations make the particles do
A
Move backwards and forwards
3
Q
What do the sound waves in the ear do
A
They reach someone’s ear at which point the person might hear it
4
Q
What is the loudness of noise measured in
A
Decibels
5
Q
What is the human ear capable of
A
Hearing sounds with frequencies between 20Hz and 20,000 Hz
6
Q
What do ears detect
A
Longitudinal waves
