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Infrasonic, Ultrasonic and Audio waves

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Infrasonic frequency range is

Below 20 Hz
20 Hz to 20kHz
Above 20 kHz
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Solution

The correct option is A
Below 20 Hz

The sound which has a frequency below 20 Hz is known as infrasonic sound.
Hence, the correct option is (A).

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