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To sounds of which frequency are human ears most sensitive?

Correct answer D. 5,000 Hz

Explanation

Human hearing ranges from about 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz but is most sensitive between about 2,000 and 5,000 Hz, partly because the ear canal resonates in this range.

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