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Up to what beat frequency can the human ear distinguish individual beats?

Correct answer A. 7 Hz

Explanation

Beats are heard as separate rises and falls of loudness only when they are slow; above about 7 beats per second the ear can no longer separate them and hears a rough tone instead.

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