Glass Is Opaque to Light with Wave Frequencies That

question 161

Multiple Choice

Glass is opaque to light with wave frequencies that

• A)match its natural frequencies.
• B)are below its natural frequencies.
• C)both of these
• D)none of the above

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Definitions:

Auditory Tube

A canal that connects the middle ear to the nasopharynx, helping equalize air pressure on either side of the eardrum.

High-Frequency Deafness

A hearing impairment characterized by difficulty hearing sounds at higher frequencies, often affecting speech understanding.

Ototoxic

Having a toxic effect on the ear or its nerve supply, often referring to drugs or substances that can cause hearing loss or balance disorders.

Gentamicin

An antibiotic used to treat various bacterial infections, especially those caused by bacteria resistant to other antibiotics.