In a Gas of Different Types of Molecules All at the Same

question 65

Multiple Choice

In a gas of different types of molecules all at the same temperature,the speeds of the heavier molecules will generally be _____________ the speeds of the lighter molecules.

• A)the same as
• B)greater than
• C)less than
• D)unrelated to

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Definitions:

Stapes

A small bone in the middle ear that plays a key role in the process of hearing by transmitting sound vibrations to the inner ear.

Basilar Membrane

A key structure in the cochlea of the inner ear that plays a crucial role in the mechanical process that converts sound waves into nerve impulses.

Hair Cells

Tiny sensory cells found in the inner ear that translate sound vibrations into neural signals.

Auditory Nerve

The nerve that transmits sound information from the inner ear to the brain.