Physics · Wave motion, longitudinal and transverse waves, speed of the travelling wave, displacement relation for a progressive wave
Bats detect the obstacle in their path by receiving the detected
Bats detect the obstacle in their path by receiving the detected
- A. Infrasonic waves
- B. Ultrasonic waves
- C. Both
- D. None
Step-by-step solution
Bats use echolocation by emitting ultrasonic waves (frequencies >20 kHz) and detecting their echoes to navigate and detect obstacles.
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