An acoustic shadow occurs when the sound source is located
A)on the median plane.
B)to the listener's left or right.
C)directly in front of the head.

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An acoustic shadow occurs when sound waves are obstructed or diffracted, leading to a reduction in sound intensity. When a sound source is to the listener's left or right, the head itself can create an acoustic shadow for the ear that is farther away from the sound source, affecting how the sound is perceived.

An Acoustic Shadow Occurs When the Sound Source Is Located