Practice - Applications of Sound
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Practice Questions
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What does sonar stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about what the tool is used for.
What does ultrasonic mean?
💡 Hint: Consider sounds that we can't hear.
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Interactive Quizzes
Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning
What does sonar primarily use to detect objects?
💡 Hint: Think about the type of waves used beyond human hearing.
True or False: Ultrasonic cleaning is effective for very small or intricate parts?
💡 Hint: Consider the kinds of items that require special cleaning!
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Challenge Problems
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A ship uses sonar to locate a sunken treasure chest. If the sound wave takes 5 seconds to travel to the chest and back, how deep is the chest in the ocean? (Speed of sound in water is approximately 1500 m/s)
💡 Hint: Remember to halve the total distance since the sound travels both ways!
Explain how ultrasonic cleaners can be beneficial in restoring old watches or delicate electronics.
💡 Hint: Consider the advantages of not having to physically handle the delicate parts.
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