When determining location of a sound, we use ___________ for low frequencies and ___________ for high frequencies.

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Phase differences come into play for low frequencies because the wavelengths are much longer, which means that the sound waves will arrive at each ear at different times. Intensity differences come into play for high frequencies because the shorter wavelengths are much more affected by the shape of the head and ears, causing sound waves to be absorbed or diffracted differently as they reach each ear.

When Determining Location of a Sound, We Use ___________ for Low