2024 · Q25
Which one of the following is the audible range of hearing for humans?
general-sciencephysics-mechanics
- A20 kHz - 200 kHz
- B20 Hz - 20 kHz
- C20 Hz - 35 kHz
- D20 Hz - 40 kHz
Explanation
The human audible range is conventionally 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz (20 kHz); sensitivity declines with age, especially at the upper end. Frequencies below 20 Hz are infrasound and above 20 kHz are ultrasound, both inaudible to humans. Option B (20 Hz – 20 kHz) is therefore the correct audible range, while the other options extend the upper limit far beyond human hearing.