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How can a nearby explosion burst your eardrum?
Once your ears experience of a breaking of the sound barrier it permanetley bursts your ear drums making you go deaf.
How is sound transmitted to the eardrum?
Sound is transmitted through the air to the eardrum as variations in pressure above and below ambient atmospheric pressure.
When sound is heard what structure would be the first to transmit the sound wave?
The eardrum.
Which parts of the ear can be damaged by loud sound?
the eardrum
What level of sound can break the eardrum?
I think it is a high pitch.
What sound can burst your eardrum?
any noise over 120 db can burst your eardrum
How can your eardrum burst?
The eardrum is essentially the membrane of the ear that absorbs sound waves. Since this is essentially skin, it is possible to heal, however if ruptured it can be severe. Delving deeper, the eardrum is a very, very sensitive instrument. It works in a process, and I'd need to know exactly what you mean by "burst and eardrum" to respond.
How can a nearby explosion burst your eardrum?
Once your ears experience of a breaking of the sound barrier it permanetley bursts your ear drums making you go deaf.
Why can't we hear when we have a lot of ear wax?
Because in order for us to hear, sound waves need to reach the eardrum - which vibrates - creating the sounds. Excessive earwax blocks the sound-waves reaching the eardrum, which reduces the volume of sounds.
Does the eardrum absorb or transmit sound?
Well in your eardrum there is a speaker
When you hear sound which vibrates first. Your eardrum or the fluid in the cochlea?
Sound begins at the eardrum and ends at the brain.
How is the eardrum damaged by the loud noise?
A ruptured or perforated eardrum is exactly what you might imagine: a tear or hole in the eardrum - the part of the ear that vibrates in response to sound waves. Eardrum injuries can be extremely painful and, in the worst cases, might lead to infections and hearing loss. THIS INFORMATION HAS BEEN FOUND ON KIDSHEALTH.COM .. si habla espanol.
What does the eardrum do?
The function of the eardrum is to transmit sound and amplify vibration.
What energy is related yo your eardrum?
Sonic (sound) energy is related to your eardrum.
How is sound transmitted to the eardrum?
Sound is transmitted through the air to the eardrum as variations in pressure above and below ambient atmospheric pressure.
What is the s shaped tube leading to the eardrum?
The auditory canal allows sound to get to the eardrum.
What tube permits soundwaves to reach the eardrum?
The auditory canal allows sound to get to the eardrum.
