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The frequencies below 20 Hz are known as infrasonic sounds.

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True

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Solution

The correct option is A True
Sounds below 20 Hz frequency, adult humans can not hear.
So frequency below 20hz sound is infrasonic.
Hence, Given statement is true.

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