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The audible range of sound for human beings is from:

A

2 Hz - 20000 Hz

B

2 Hz - 2000 Hz

C

20 Hz - 2000 Hz

D

20 Hz - 20000 Hz

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D
The audible range of sound for an average adult human being is 20 Hz - 20000Hz. More than 20000Hz sound is considered damaging.
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