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Can you burst an eardrum by hitting someone?
Yes. You can burst a person's eardrum by striking them near their ear. See related question link.
If you had a burst eardrum that healed and you plan on flying soon will it burst again?
yes
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.
Does the eardrum absorb or transmit sound?
Well in your eardrum there is a speaker
Can one person clapping burst your eardrum if they are 5 feet away from you?
No.
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 can you burst an eardrum?
Too much pressure can rupture an eardrum. For example, I ruptured my brother's eardrum many years ago with one of those pool noodles. We were fighting with them in the pool and I smacked him in the side of the head with it. The force of impact directly over his ear created enough pressure inside of his ear cavity to actually rupture his eardrum. Another thing that can rupture/burst an eardrum is simply sticking something that doesn't belong inside of your ear too deep, physically puncturing the eardrum. Although eardrums can burst, they can also heal. However, the older you get, the more difficult it becomes for your body to repair an eardrum.
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.
