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Amplitude, Frequency and Time Period

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The direction of sound travel to hear, is always

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From the ears to the source of production.

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From the source of production to the ears

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From the air to the vibrating surface

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From the vibrating surface to the air.

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Solution

The correct option is B
From the source of production to the ears

To hear a sound it must travel from its source of production to our ears.

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