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Our ear can hear the frequency of sound waves

A

5-100 cycles/sec

B

50-20000 cycles/sec

C

20000-50000 cycles/sec

D

2000-3000 cycles/sec.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Frequency**: Frequency refers to the number of sound waves that pass a given point in one second. It is measured in Hertz (Hz). 2. **Human Ear Sensitivity**: The human ear is sensitive to a specific range of sound frequencies. This range is crucial for understanding what sounds we can hear. 3. **Identifying the Range**: The typical range of frequencies that the human ear can perceive is from 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz (or 20 kHz). This means that sounds with frequencies below 20 Hz are considered infrasonic (not heard by humans), and sounds above 20 kHz are considered ultrasonic (also not heard by humans). 4. **Answering the Question**: Given the options, we need to identify which range falls within the human hearing capability. The correct range is 50 Hz to 20,000 Hz. Frequencies below 50 Hz may not be effectively perceived by the human ear. 5. **Conclusion**: Therefore, the correct answer to the question is the frequency range of 50 Hz to 20,000 Hz. **Final Answer**: The human ear can hear sound waves in the frequency range of 50 Hz to 20,000 Hz. ---
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