Sound Flashcards
1
Q
What is the top of the wave called?
A
The crest
2
Q
What is the bottom of the wave called?
A
The trough
3
Q
What is the wavelength?
A
The distance between two crests or two troughs.
4
Q
What are the bones inside your ear called?
A
The ossicles
5
Q
What part of the ear is damaged by loud noises?
A
The hairs in the cochlea
6
Q
What is the frequency of a wave?
A
How many waves pass by in one second.
7
Q
What does the auditory nerve do?
A
It sends electric signals from the ear to the brain.
8
Q
What is behind the ossicles in the ear?
A
The semi circular canal
9
Q
What does cochlea mean in Latin?
A
Snail
