Over time, aging typically affects a person's hearing range, particularly their ability to detect high-frequency sounds.
Which row in the table correctly describes the trend in the maximum frequency of sound a person can hear as they age, and the primary structure in the ear where this damage occurs?
| Trend in maximum audible frequency with age | Primary site of damage | |
|---|---|---|
| A | Decreases | Cochlea |
| B | Decreases | Eardrum |
| C | Increases | Cochlea |
| D | Increases | Eardrum |
Row A
Row B
Row C
Row D
43 exam-style questions on OCR GCSE Physics Wave behaviour. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.