Question

We hear bees producing buzzing sounds. How do they produce sound? Explain the entire process in detail.​ [3 marks]

Answer 1

• The bees do not have voice-boxes. Still, they produce sound. This happens by the vibrations produced by the quick movement of their wings. (1 mark)
• These vibrations produced by the wings of the bee creates region of compression and refraction in the surroundings. And these compressions and rarefactions travel through air and the vibrations reaches our ear. Hence, we hear the buzzing sound produced by a bee. (2 marks)