What type of waves are generated by SONAR device fixed to a fishing ship ?
(a) water waves
(b) radio waves
(c) sound waves
(d) infrared waves

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SONAR uses ultrasonic sound waves.
Ans: (c) Sound waves.

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What type of waves are generated by SONAR device fixed to a fishing ship ? (a) water waves (b) radio waves (c) sound waves (d) infrared waves

SONAR uses ultrasonic sound waves. Ans: (c) Sound waves.

What type of waves are generated by SONAR device fixed to a fishing ship ?
(a) water waves
(b) radio waves
(c) sound waves
(d) infrared waves

SONAR uses ultrasonic sound waves.
Ans: (c) Sound waves.