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What is the key difference in hearing thresholds between low and high frequencies?.
- A.Low frequencies are heard better at lower volumes
- B.High frequencies are heard better at lower volumes
- C.Both are heard equally well
- D.Low frequencies are inaudible
Model answer
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- Low frequencies are heard better at lower volumes
Explanation
Why this works
Low frequencies have a lower hearing threshold, meaning they can be detected at quieter volumes compared to high frequencies, which require higher sound levels to be perceived.
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