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The device used to measure the distance and direction of underwater substances using ultrasonic waves is _____________.

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The device is sonar. It stands for Sound Navigation and Ranging. It is made up of 2 parts transmitter and detector. Transmitter produces ultrasound waves and detector reflects it and converts it to the electrical signal. It is used to measure the depth of the sea and to locate underground objects.

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