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What name is given to sound with a frequency below 20 Hz?

Correct answer D. Infrasonic

Explanation

Humans hear roughly 20 Hz to 20 kHz; sound below 20 Hz is infrasonic and is produced by sources such as earthquakes, elephants and whales.

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