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The SONAR technique is used to determine the:
Question

The SONAR technique is used to determine the:

A.

air distance


B.

depth of the sea

C.

land surface distance

D.

height of a mountain

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (B) depth of the sea.

Explanation:

  • SONAR (Sound Navigation and Ranging) is used to measure the depth of the sea by emitting sound waves and measuring their return time after hitting the ocean floor.

Information Booster:

  • Invented by: Paul Langevin in 1915 for submarine detection.
  • Full Form: SONAR stands for Sound Navigation and Ranging.
  • Working Principle: Uses sound waves to detect objects underwater.
  • Applications: Used in submarines, fishing, underwater mapping, and oceanography.

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