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Chapter 15 Problem 84PP

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Problem 84PP

Echolocation

As discussed in the chapter, many species of bats find flying insects by emitting pulses of ultrasound and listening for the reflections. This technique is called echolocation. Bats possess several adaptations that allow them to echolocate very effectively.

Some bats utilize a sound pulse with a rapidly decreasing frequency. A decreasing-frequency pulse has

A. Decreasing wavelength.

B. Decreasing speed.

C. Increasing wavelength.

D. Increasing speed.

Solution

Problem 84PP

Echolocation

As discussed in the chapter, many species of bats find flying insects by emitting pulses of ultrasound and listening for the reflections. This technique is called echolocation. Bats possess several adaptations that allow them to echolocate very effectively.

Some bats utilize a sound pulse with a rapidly decreasing frequency. A decreasing-frequency pulse has

A. Decreasing wavelength.

B. Decreasing speed.

C. Increasing wavelength.

D. Increasing speed.

                                                           Step By Step Solution

Step 1 of 2

We know that the relation between wavelength and frequency is inversely proportional. From the equation:

Here  is the wavelength.

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Title College Physics 12 
Author Randall D. Knight
ISBN 9780321595492

Answer: EcholocationAs discussed in the chapter, many

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