Practice Echoes and Their Practical Applications - 2.4 | Module 4: Waves (Light and Sound) | IB Board Grade 9 Physics
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is an echo?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what happens when you shout in a canyon.

Question 2

Easy

Name one application of sonar.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider exploring the ocean.

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Question 1

What is an echo?

  • A reflected sound wave
  • A type of music
  • A loud noise

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the sound returning to you.

Question 2

True or False: An echo can only be heard if the reflection occurs in less than 0.1 seconds.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how long it takes to notice an echo.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A ship emits a sound pulse underwater that takes 3 seconds to return. If the speed of sound in water is 1500 m/s, how far is the ship from the object it detected?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember to divide the total time by 2 to find the one-way distance.

Question 2

Explain how a bat uses echolocation to find its prey and the relevant scientific principles involved.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how sound travels in waves and how the timing helps with navigation.

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