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How does the frequency of sound affect hearing sensitivity?

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Physics of the ear

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How does the frequency of sound affect hearing sensitivity?.

  1. A.Higher frequencies are always easier to hear.
  2. B.Lower frequencies are always easier to hear.
  3. C.Hearing sensitivity varies across different frequencies.
  4. D.Frequency has no effect on hearing sensitivity.

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  • Hearing sensitivity varies across different frequencies.

Explanation

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Hearing sensitivity is not uniform across all frequencies; it varies, meaning some frequencies are heard better than others, which is crucial for understanding speech and sounds.

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