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What is an echo?

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a

It is the reflection of sound.

b

It is the incidence of sound.

c

Vibration of sound 

d

It is the refraction of sound.

answer is B.

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  • An echo is a sound caused by the reflection of sound waves from a surface back to the listener. 
  • It is the reflection of sound, arriving at the listener sometime after the direct sound.
  • For hearing distinct echoes, the minimum distance of the obstacle from the source of sound must be around 17 m.

Therefore, 'Reflection of sound' is the correct response.

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