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How are sound waves converted to mechanical vibrations within the middle ear?
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Sound waves are converted to mechanical vibrations within the middle ear with the impact of the cilia on the fluid chambers acting as conductive membranes. The brain then interprets this as specific sounds.
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Can sound be heard in a vacuum?
No.Sound consists of mechanical vibrations within a medium (such as the air). Within a vacuum, there is no such medium, and thus no sound.(However, solid objects will still vibrate in a vacuum, and an observer in direct contact with a vibrating object would be able to "hear" these vibrations despite the lack of air.)
What energy conversions occur in a generator?
The generator transforms mechanical energy to electrical energy by rotating a wired coil within a magnetic field. The mechanical energy is from steam in nuclear and combustion reactors (oil, gas coal). In hydro and wind power, it is from rotating turbines.
How are high pitched sounds specifically distinguished within the cochlea?
high pitched vibrations activate hair cells located near the oval window
Where does the power come from in the use of nuclear fuels?
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How does the sound produced by a vibrating object in a medium reach your ear?
When an object vibrates, it forces the neighbouring particles of the medium to vibrate. These vibrating particles then force the particles adjacent to them to vibrate. In this way, vibrations produced by an object are transferred from one particle to another till it reaches the ear.
Can sound be heard in a vacuum?
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What is the measurement of Earth's vibrations?
The study of vibrations within the Earth is known as seismology.
Which structures of the ear are important in maintaining equal pressure within the middle ear?
Middle ear: amplify & transmit sound vibrations from tympanic membrane to oval window. Inner ear: to covert the sound vibrations into electrical energy and maintain equilibrium.
How do you explain the properties of sound?
Sound is a mechanical wave that is an oscillation of pressure transmitted through a solid, liquid, or gas, composed of frequencies within the range of hearing and of a level sufficiently strong to be heard, or the sensation stimulated in organs of hearing by such vibrations.
Describe sound waves?
Sound is a mechanical wave that is an oscillation of pressure transmitted through a solid, liquid, or gas, composed of frequencies within the range of hearing and of a level sufficiently strong to be heard, or the sensation stimulated in organs of hearing by such vibrations.
What is the term for sound energy?
Soundis a mechanical wave that is an oscillation of pressure transmitted through a solid, liquid, or gas, composed of frequencies within the range of hearing and of a level sufficiently strong to be heard, or the sensation stimulated in organs of hearing by such vibrations.~Credit to Wikipedia~
What sound is?
Sound is a mechanical wave that is an oscillation of pressure transmitted through a solid, liquid, or gas, composed of frequencies within the range of hearing.Sound also travels through plasma.Sound is a sequence of waves of pressure that propagates through compressible media such as air or water. Sound can propagate through solids as well, but there are additional modes of propagation.
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Current assets are those assets which are usable within one fiscal year of business and converted within one fiscal year.
Describe the energy change of a wind up toy car as it runs down a slope?
The mechanical energy is stored in the spring as potential energy within the pullback toy and when you release it, it gets converted into kinetic energy. Hence cycle is Mechanical --- Spring (Potential)--- Kinetic
Which instrument measures and records vibrations within the earth and on the earth surface?
This is known as a seismometer or seismograph.
What is middle ear cleft?
The middle ear cleft is the space within the middle ear that includes the eardrum, the middle ear cavity, and the three small bones known as the ossicles. It is responsible for transmitting sound vibrations from the outer ear to the inner ear. The middle ear cleft is important for normal hearing and is often affected by conditions such as ear infections or tumors.
How are sound waves and electromagnetic waves alike?
Electromagnet radiation must be converted to mechanical movement within the range of audio (20-20khz) to be heard.
