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What is the audible frequency range for a healthy human ear?
A2 Hz to 200 Hz
B20 Hz to 20,000 Hz
C200 Hz to 2,000 Hz
D20,000 Hz to 2 MHz
✓ Correct Answer: B — 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz
The human ear can typically perceive sounds with frequencies between 20 Hz and 20,000 Hz (20 kHz).
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