Sound Goes In
Age 6 · Science
Sound waves travel through the air and curve into your ear. Inside your head, the ear begins to turn the sound into signals.
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- A friend calling your name from across the room.
- A doorbell ringing at home.
Key takeaways
- Your outer ear catches sound waves.
- Hearing starts when sound enters your ear.
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