Which among the following frequencies is inaudible to humans?

20 H z

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5 H z

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50 H z

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30 H z

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Solution

The correct option is B $5 H z$
The audible range for humans is $20 H z$ to $20 k H z$ . From the above, $5 H z$ is not audible to humans. Sounds with frequencies below $20 H z$ are called infrasonic sounds and above $20 k H z$ are called ultrasonic sounds.

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