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Unit - 3.3 Pressure Exerted By Gases – Atmospheric Pressure — PHYSICS STD 8 — Question

ICSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 8PHYSICSUnit - 3.3 Pressure Exerted By Gases – Atmospheric Pressure1 Mark
Question
Explain the following:
Why is hearing affected while going up or coming down from the hill?
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Answer

The air pressure outside of your body changes as altitude changes. This creates a difference in pressure on the two sides of the eardrum. You may feel pressure and blockage in the ears as a result.

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