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The range of frequencies audible to the normal human ear is approximately:

1. 0 Hz to 2000 Hz
2. 200 Hz to 200,000 Hz
3. 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz
4. 2 Hz to 2000 Hz

Answer

C. 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz

Solution

Below 20 Hz: infrasonic; above 20 kHz: ultrasonic.

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