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The device which uses ultrasonic sound waves to measure the distance, direction, and speed of underwater objects is:

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LASER
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SONAR
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RADAR
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MILER
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Solution

The correct option is B SONAR
The device which used ultrasonic waves to measure the distance, direction and speed of underwater objects is known as SONAR. SONAR stands for SOund NAvigation and Ranging. It is helpful for exploring and mapping the seabed or the ocean floor. LASERand RADAR use light instead of sound for detecting enemy aircrafts and other such things in the sky. And MILER is not even a real thing.

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