Physics · May / June 2026 · Paper 11 · Question 27

The approximate range of audible frequencies for a sheep is 100 Hz to 30 000 Hz. Which statement is correct?

1. AA human can hear sounds of higher frequencies than a sheep can hear.
2. BA sheep can hear sounds of lower frequencies than a human can hear.
3. CThe highest frequency of sound that a human can hear is approximately 10 000 Hz lower than the highest frequency of sound a sheep can hear.
4. DThe lowest frequency of sound that a human can hear is approximately 1900 Hz higher than the lowest frequency of sound a sheep can hear.

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