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One of the main things allowing humans to determine whether a sound is coming from the lef...

One of the main things allowing humans to determine whether a sound is coming from the left or the right is the fact that the sound will reach one ear before the other. Given that the speed of sound in air is 343 m/s and that human ears are typically 20.0 cm apart, what is the maximum time resolution for human hearing that allows sounds coming from the left to be distinguished from sounds coming from the right? Why is it impossible for a diver to be able to tell from which direction the sound of a motor boat is coming? The speed of sound in water is 1.50-103 m/s.

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