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Sound Energy II - JSS3 Basic science Past Questions and Answers - page 1

1
What happens when sound waves encounter a surface?
A

They bounce off and change direction

B

They disappear completely

C

They pass through the surface unchanged

D

They become louder

2
Which part of the ear vibrates when sound waves enter?
A

Eustachian tube

B

Tympanic membrane (eardrum)

C

Cochlea

D
Auditory nerve
3

What organ in the inner ear is responsible for converting sound vibrations into electrical signals?

A

Tympanic membrane

B
Auditory nerve
C

Cochlea

D
Eustachian tube
4
How are sound vibrations transmitted from the middle ear to the inner ear?
A
Through the eardrum
B
Through the auditory nerve
C
Through the cochlea
D

Through tiny bones in the middle ear

5
What do hair cells in the cochlea do?
A

Convert sound vibrations into electrical signals

B
Transmit sound waves to the brain
C
Protect the inner ear from damage
D
Help maintain balance
6
What role does the auditory nerve play in hearing?
A

It detects sound vibrations

B

It interprets electrical signals from the cochlea

C

It amplifies sound waves

D

It regulates fluid in the inner ear

7
Why is understanding sound reflection important?
A

To make sound disappear completely

B

To create optimal acoustics in various environments

C

To increase the volume of sound waves

D

To prevent sound from reaching the ears

8
How do sound waves travel through the ear canal?
A

Through the cochlea

B
By bouncing off the eardrum
C

By vibrating the eardrum

D
Through the auditory nerve
9
What is the primary function of the eardrum?
A

To convert sound vibrations into electrical signals

B

To amplify sound waves

C

To protect the inner ear

D

To vibrate in response to sound waves

10
What happens to sound waves when they strike a surface?
A

They disappear completely

B

They reflect and change direction

C

They pass through the surface unchanged

D

They become softer