Sound

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What are the three main parts of the ear?

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Outer ear, middle ear, inner ear.

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What is the function of the outer ear?

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To collect sound waves and direct them into the ear canal.

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What is sound?

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Sound is a form of energy that is produced by vibrations.

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What is the relationship between sound and vibrations?

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Sound is caused by vibrations that create pressure waves in a medium.

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What is volume in terms of sound?

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Volume refers to the loudness or softness of a sound.

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What are sound waves?

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Sound waves are longitudinal waves that travel through a medium.

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What mediums can sound waves travel through?

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Solids, liquids, and gases.

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What is the ear canal's role in hearing?

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The ear canal channels sound waves from the outer ear to the eardrum.

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What is the function of the eardrum?

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To vibrate in response to sound waves and transmit these vibrations to the middle ear.

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What is pitch in sound?

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Pitch is the perceived frequency of a sound, determining how high or low it sounds.