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Non-metals are good reflectors of sound.


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True
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False
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Solution

The correct option is B False
  1. Metals, cemented walls and other such hard materials having smooth surfaces are good reflectors of sound. As they do not absorb sound waves.
  2. Good reflectors of sound produce good echoes.
  3. Soft materials, non-metals, clothes, etc. are bad reflectors of sound since they absorb sound waves.
  4. Such materials are also known as sound-absorbing materials.

Thus, the given statement is false.


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