You approach your friend Tom to ask him about how he feels about his classes this fall.Tom is busy watching a squirrel outside the window and doesn't hear anything you've just said.The communication is being affected by _______.
A)historical context
B)semantic noise
C)psychological noise
D)physical noise

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Physical noise is any external factor that interferes with the communication process. In this case, the squirrel outside the window is a physical noise that is preventing Tom from hearing what you are saying.

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