Question

What is the reflection of sound? Name its applications.

Answer 1

1. Reflection of sound is the phenomenon of bouncing back of sound waves when it strikes a hard surface.
2. The laws of reflection of sound are similar to laws of reflection of light.
3. The angle of incidence is always equal to the angle of reflection.
4. The incident wave, the reflected wave, and the normal at the point of incidence all lie in the same plane.
5. Some applications of reflections of sound are in making echos, hearing aid, soundboard, stethoscope, SONAR, etc.