The reflection of sound causes ______________. (echo/pressure)

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The repetition of sound caused by the reflection of sound waves is called echo.
An echo is simply a reflected sound heard after the original sound has ceased.
Bouncing back sound waves from the surface of solid or liquid is known as a reflection of sound.
Hence, the reflection of sound causes echo.

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(b) 17.2 m

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Q. (a) What is an echo ? How is echo formed ?
(b) What is the minimum distance in air required from a sound reflecting surface to hear an echo (at 20°C) ?
(c) A man standing 825 metres away from a cliff (steep rock) fires a gun. After how long will he hear its echo ? Speed of sound in air is 330 m/s.

An echo is simply a reflected sound.

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The reflection of sound causes ______________. (echo/pressure)

The repetition of sound caused by the reflection of sound waves is called echo.An echo is simply a reflected sound heard after the original sound has ceased.Bouncing back sound waves from the surface of solid or liquid is known as a reflection of sound.Hence, the reflection of sound causes echo.

The repetition of sound caused by the reflection of sound waves is called echo.
An echo is simply a reflected sound heard after the original sound has ceased.
Bouncing back sound waves from the surface of solid or liquid is known as a reflection of sound.
Hence, the reflection of sound causes echo.