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What type of phenomenon is hearing in communication?

Mental phenomenon
Visual phenomenon
Physical phenomenon
Emotional phenomenon

The correct answer is: Physical phenomenon

Hearing in communication is considered a physical phenomenon because it involves the detection of sound waves by the ear and the conversion of these waves into electrical signals that are interpreted by the brain. Option A, mental phenomenon, would refer to the processing and understanding of the information received through hearing. Option B, visual phenomenon, is not relevant to hearing as it pertains to seeing. Option D, emotional phenomenon, may play a role in how we react to what we hear, but does not accurately describe the physical process of hearing itself. Therefore, the correct answer is C, physical phenomenon.