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What happens to sound waves after they hit the eardrum?.
- A.They are absorbed by the cochlea.
- B.They are converted into electrical signals.
- C.They cause the eardrum to vibrate.
- D.They are reflected back into the environment.
Model answer
What a good answer should say
- They cause the eardrum to vibrate.
Explanation
Why this works
When sound waves strike the eardrum, they cause it to vibrate, which is the first step in the mechanical transmission of sound through the ear.
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