Cambridge IGCSE Combined Science practice

Paper 3 structured question: Sound

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Paper 3Theory (Core)2 marks

Understanding the human hearing range is essential in various fields such as music, acoustics, and audio engineering.

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Humans can hear sounds in the frequency range of approximately 20 Hz to 20 kHz.

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Explain the significance of the human hearing range in everyday life.
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Paper 3Theory (Core)1 marks

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Humans can detect sounds from 20 Hz to 20 kHz, which includes both low and high frequencies.

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Identify the lower and upper limits of the human hearing range.
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