Practice - Echoes and Their Practical Applications
Practice Questions
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What is an echo?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when you shout in a canyon.
Name one application of sonar.
💡 Hint: Consider exploring the ocean.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is an echo?
💡 Hint: Think about the sound returning to you.
True or False: An echo can only be heard if the reflection occurs in less than 0.1 seconds.
💡 Hint: Consider how long it takes to notice an echo.
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Challenge Problems
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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?
💡 Hint: Remember to divide the total time by 2 to find the one-way distance.
Explain how a bat uses echolocation to find its prey and the relevant scientific principles involved.
💡 Hint: Think about how sound travels in waves and how the timing helps with navigation.
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