During his English class, Ingrid was struggling to focus on the presentation given by his professor as the classroom was freezing cold and his table was creaking. In this scenario, the cold and the table are both _____ to communication.
A)perceptual barriers
B)physical barriers
C)body language barriers
D)organizational barriers

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Physical barriers refer to any external factors that make it difficult to transmit or receive a message, such as noise, distance, or physical obstructions. In this scenario, the cold and the creaky table are external factors that are making it difficult for Ingrid to focus on the presentation, thus creating a physical barrier to communication.

During His English Class, Ingrid Was Struggling to Focus on the Presentation