Physics PYQ 121 of 288 · Waves

The hearing frequency range of a cat is

  1. A20 Hz to 20 kHz
  2. B20 Hz to 50 kHz
  3. C45 Hz to 64 kHz
  4. D10 Hz to 100 kHz
  5. ENone of the above/More than one of the above

BPSC CDPO Prelims 2022

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Correct answer: (c) 45 Hz to 64 kHz

Explanation

Cats hear from about 45 Hz to 64 kHz, far higher than humans (about 20 Hz to 20 kHz) and higher than dogs.

So cats hear many ultrasonic sounds, such as the squeaks of mice.

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