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Perhaps the question was to be something like: "What is happening when a sound wave bounces off an object and returns in the direction from which it came?"

Answer: The sound is echoing.

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What are some amazing dolphin facts?

they see through echo location which is a series of clicks and whistles. this happens when they send a beam of sound that bounces off objects and returns to them which gives them a picture of there sourondings even in pitch dark.


If you shout into an empty bucket your voice bounces off the sides loudly this is called?

This is echo.


When an object falls from a height and bounces it's energy changes form When a ball bounces it's potential and kinetic energies change Eventually the ball will stop bouncing Why does the ball stop?

The ball stops bouncing due to a loss of energy through various forms such as heat, sound, and deformation of the ball. As the ball bounces repeatedly, these energy losses accumulate, causing the ball to eventually come to a stop.


When a sound wave hits a barrier it is repeated by reflection?

When a sound wave encounters a barrier, it bounces back due to the principle of reflection. This occurs because the wave cannot pass through the solid material, causing it to change direction. The reflected sound can be heard as an echo if the conditions are right, such as distance and surface characteristics. The intensity and clarity of the reflected sound depend on factors like the angle of incidence and the texture of the barrier.


How can an echo be used to find missing objects?

ultra sound echo bounces back from objects and the distance of the obstacle can be calculated from the speed of sound that travels at 340 mt /sec . Missing objects in water or any open place can be located by sending an ultra sound wave and receiving it on any radio receiver.

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What is it called When a wave bounces of an object?

This is called reflection of sound. It's like a sound wave bouncing on a trampoline.


A sound that is repeated because the sound wave reflected or bounced back from a distant object?

An echo is a sound wave that is reflected or bounced back from a distant object, causing a repeated sound effect. This phenomenon occurs when the original sound wave reaches the object, bounces off it, and returns to the listener's ears after a delay. The distance of the object and the surrounding environment can affect the intensity and timing of the echo.


Can Echoes occur underwater If so how?

Yes, echoes can occur underwater. When a sound wave hits an object, such as the seabed or a submerged object, the sound wave bounces off and returns to the source, creating an echo. The depth and composition of the water, as well as the frequency of the sound wave, can affect the strength and clarity of the echo.


How is sound waves used to measure distance underwater?

Sound waves are used in underwater distance measurement through a process called sonar (Sound Navigation and Ranging). An initial sound pulse is sent, which bounces off an object underwater and returns to the source. By measuring the time it takes for the sound pulse to return, the distance to the object can be calculated based on the speed of sound in water.


Why are orchestral shells shaped like a dome?

Because of acoustics-- when a sound hits a flat surface, it bounces off. If that surface is curved one direction, sound will travel that direction. If sound resonates to a dome surface bent outward to the audience, naturally the sound will move the direction that the dome is facing when the sound bounces off of the surface. <3 Luv Clo


Echo is an example of?

A sound that bounces off of an object that allows other sounds to resonate.


What is an echo also why is it weaker than the original sound?

Sound is a vibration of molecules that can travel through the air. It bounces off solid objects, so that the sound returns to its source in the form of an echo. The echo is weaker than the original sound because the vibration travels in many directions, not just to the object that it bounces off of, so energy is lost that way, and more energy is lost by means of other inefficiencies in the system; even at the moment of reflection, some energy is absorbed into the same object which reflects the sound.


What is a reflected sound?

A reflected sound is a sound wave that bounces off a surface and returns to the listener's ear. These reflections can create echoes or reverberations in an environment, affecting the overall sound quality and perception.


The use of sound waves by some bats to navigate and find food is called what?

Bats send out sound waves which bounce off of solid and liquid materials. They then locate the where the sound wave came from and can determine where the object is and what the object is. This form of navigation is called echolocation.


What happens when light or sound is bounced off an object?

When light is bounced off an object, it can be reflected, absorbed, or transmitted depending on the properties of the object's surface. When sound is bounced off an object, it creates an echo as the sound waves reflect off the surface and return to the source, resulting in a repeated or delayed sound.


Are bats able to see with sound?

They don't actually "see" using sound, but yes, they use a sonar-like ability called echolocation to determine distance from objects. They emit ultrasonic sound that only they can hear. When the sound hits an object such, it bounces back and the bat can determine the distance and direction to the object. Also, contrary to popular belief, bats are not blind. They have eyes and limited vision. They primarily use their vision to travel long distances.


What is the definition of echolocation?

it's when the animal makes a high pitched sound and if it bounces back quickly, the object is close and vice versa