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The Frequencies of Four Sound Waves Are Given Below. Which of These Sound Waves Can Be Used to Measure the Depth of Sea by the Echo Method ?

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प्रश्न

The frequencies of four sound waves are given below. Which of these sound waves can be used to measure the depth of sea by the echo method ?

विकल्प

  • 15,000 Hz

  • 10 kHz

  • 50 kHz

  • 10,000 Hz

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उत्तर

Depth of sea can be measured using ultrasonic waves.
(c) 50 kHz.

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