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Smell travels through the air as tiny molecules released from objects or substances. These molecules move through the air and enter our noses when we breathe in, where they are detected by special cells in our nasal cavity that send signals to our brain, allowing us to perceive the smell.
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Can smell travel on a sound wave?
No, smell cannot travel on a sound wave. Smell is detected through the olfactory system in the nose, while sound waves are physical vibrations that travel through a medium like air, water, or solids.
Why does the smell of bacon travel through the house?
The smell of bacon travels through the house because bacon releases aromatic compounds when it is cooked, which easily evaporate into the air. These compounds are small molecules that can be carried by air currents throughout the house, making the smell noticeable in different rooms.
Is there a speed of smell?
No, unlike light or sound, smell does not have a specific speed as it does not travel in the same way through a medium. Smell molecules disperse and are detected by receptors in the nose almost instantaneously after they are released.
Does smell travel up or down in the air?
Smell travels in all directions in the air, not specifically up or down.
Why does static electricity sometimes produce a distinct smell?
Static electricity can sometimes produce a distinct smell because it can cause tiny particles in the air, like dust or skin cells, to be ionized or charged. When these charged particles come into contact with our noses, they can create a smell that is often described as sharp or metallic.
How do dogs smell with their noses?
the way we smell through our noses
Do pandas smell through their ear?
No, pandas hear from their ears, not noses.
Do caviler King Charles spaniels smell?
Yes - through their noses
Where do smells go after we perceive them?
After we perceive smells, the molecules that make up the smell travel through the air and eventually disperse or break down. Our sense of smell allows us to detect these molecules, but they do not stay in our noses or bodies.
How does a fish smell?
Fish smell with their noses :)
Do snails have noses?
there noses are basicly their feelers. the smell from them. they don't actually have noses though.
Why do animals have noses?
To smell.
Why are coffee or fried onions easier to smell?
Coffee and fried onions produce strong aroma compounds that easily evaporate and travel through the air. These volatile compounds are able to reach our noses quickly due to their small size and ability to disperse, making them easier to smell even from a distance. Additionally, our sense of smell is sensitive to these specific compounds, further enhancing our ability to detect them easily.
Do fiddler crabs smell?
They can't smell well but they do have noses to smell whith
Why do grannys smell?
because they have noses so why wouldn't they smell
Why do you have noses?
So you can smell of course
Why can you smell some materials but not others?
Materials release volatile molecules that travel through the air and are detected by our sense of smell. Some materials have molecules that are easily vaporized and rise into the air, making them detectable by our noses. Other materials may not release volatile molecules or may release them in such small quantities that they are not detectable by our sense of smell.
