It difficult to tell whether a sound source is directly in front of you or behind.Why?
A)Sounds coming from the left or right side are more familiar.
B)Sounds coming from the left or right side tend to be louder.
C)From either location, both ears respond equally.
D)From either location, the head casts a sound shadow.

Question

It difficult to tell whether a sound source is directly in front of you or behind.Why?​
A)Sounds coming from the left or right side are more familiar.
B)​Sounds coming from the left or right side tend to be louder.
C)​From either location, both ears respond equally.
D)​From either location, the head casts a sound shadow.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

From either location, directly in front of you or behind, both ears respond equally to the sound, making it difficult to distinguish the direction. This is because there is no significant difference in the time it takes for sound to reach each ear or in the sound level, which are cues our brain uses to locate the source of a sound.

It Difficult to Tell Whether a Sound Source Is Directly