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To hear an echo, the total distance covered by sound from the point of generation to the reflecting surface and back should be atleast ______

A

36m

B

17.2m

C

34.4m

D

19m

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TARGET PUBLICATION-STUDY OF SOUND-EXERCISE
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  13. True of False. If false , write the correct sentence Velocity of sou...

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  14. True of False. If false , write the correct sentence Bats, dolphins,...

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  15. True of False. Infrasound is used to establish ship to ship communica...

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  17. Complete the analogy Higher density: compression :: lower densily:.

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  18. Complete the analogy Value of frequency: pitch of the sound :, value...

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  19. Complete the analogy Receiver : reflected pulse :: Transmitter: .

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