How Does the Human Ear Filter Sound Frequencies?

What frequencies does the human ear naturally filter out?

A. Frequencies below 500 Hz

B. Frequencies above 8000 Hz

C. Frequencies between 2000-4000 Hz

D. Frequencies above 20,000 Hz

Answer:

The human ear filters out high frequencies above 8000 Hz, which are not necessary for understanding conversation or music.

The ear naturally filters out higher frequencies, specifically those above 8000 Hz, which allows us to enjoy the quiet in quiet settings a little more. Humans have a range of hearing from 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz, with different sensitivities across this spectrum. Sounds such as conversation and music fall within the middle portion of this range, where our ears are most sensitive.

High frequencies, especially those above 8000 Hz, are not as necessary for understanding conversation or appreciating music and are less commonly encountered in the environment. Consequently, our auditory system is less attuned to these frequencies, and some people may not even be aware that they have lost the ability to hear these high frequencies without being tested.