Exam-style question
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When comparing hearing thresholds, which statement is true?.
- A.High frequencies are always easier to hear
- B.Low frequencies require less sound energy to be heard
- C.Hearing thresholds are the same for all frequencies
- D.Low frequencies are only heard in quiet environments
Model answer
What a good answer should say
- Low frequencies require less sound energy to be heard
Explanation
Why this works
Low frequencies generally have lower hearing thresholds, meaning they can be detected with less sound energy compared to high frequencies, which need more energy to be heard.
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