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What is Ultrasonic Waves?

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What are the ultrasonic waves?
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The sound wave of frequency higher than 20,000 Hz are called ultrasonic waves.
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Chapter 3: Sound - Exercise 3.1 ii [Page 136]

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Frank Physics Part 2 [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 3 Sound
Exercise 3.1 ii | Q 16 | Page 136

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