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प्रश्न
A man is standing at a distance of 12 m from a cliff. Will he be able to hear a clear echo of his sound? Give a reason for your answer.
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उत्तर
No, he is unable to hear a distinct echo because there should be a 17-meter gap between the man and the reflector.
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