Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

Physics

Question:

Which of the following is the correct audible range of human ear?

Options:

20 kHz to 2000 Hz

20 Hz to 20000 Hz

2 Hz to 200 Hz

2 Hz to 20 Hz

Correct Answer:

20 Hz to 20000 Hz

Explanation:

Audible or Sound Waves: The longitudinal mechanical waves which lie in the frequency range 20 Hz to 20000 Hz are called audible or sound waves. These waves are sensitive to human ear. These are generated by the vibrating bodies such as tuning fork, vocal cords etc.