Physics
What do you mean by reflection of sound? State one condition for the reflection of a sound wave. Name a device in which reflection of a sound wave is used.
Answer
The return of a sound wave on striking a surface such as a wall, metal sheet, plywood etc. back in the same medium is called reflection of the sound wave.
The only requirement for the reflection of sound wave is that the size of the reflecting surface must be bigger than the wavelength of the sound wave.
The phenomenon of reflection of sound wave is utilized in making the megaphone (or speaking tube).
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