Consider diffraction of sound waves around the head

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For high frequency sounds, the ear's principle method of localization is the difference in intensity sensed by the two ears. why can't the ear reliably use this method for low-frequency sounds? doesn't the head cast a "sound shadow" regardless of the frequency? Explain. [Hint: Consider diffraction of sound waves around the head]

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