On which path does a sound wave travel?
A) from the external ear to the cochlea, then to the ossicles
B) from the eardrum to the ossicles, then to the cochlea
C) from the ossicles to the eardrum, then to the oval window
D) from the ossicles to the oval window, then to the eardrum

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Sound waves travel from the eardrum to the ossicles, which amplify the vibrations and pass them to the cochlea, where they are converted into electrical signals that are sent to the brain.

On Which Path Does a Sound Wave Travel