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Question
What is the smallest difference in loudness detectable by a human ear, according to the document?
Correct Answer
Option B is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
On page 19, under 'Pitch, Loudness, Quality/Timbre, Intensity of sound, decibel,' it states: 'This is because the smallest difference that can be detected by a human ear is a one-decibel difference in loudness between two sounds.'
Hint
Find the information regarding the human ear's sensitivity to loudness differences.