What phenomenon occurs when sound waves bounce off a surface?

Practice Questions

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What phenomenon occurs when sound waves bounce off a surface?
  1. Refraction
  2. Diffraction
  3. Reflection
  4. Absorption

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What phenomenon occurs when sound waves bounce off a surface?
  • Step 1: Understand that sound travels in waves.
  • Step 2: When sound waves hit a surface, they can change direction.
  • Step 3: The change in direction of sound waves after hitting a surface is called reflection.
  • Step 4: An example of reflection is when you shout in a canyon and hear your voice come back.
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