How could a bat use reflections of sound waves to determine distance to an insect?

sunnypeach12

sunnypeach12

Answered question

2022-08-09

How could a bat use reflections of sound waves to determine distance to an insect?

Answer & Explanation

Cynthia George

Cynthia George

Beginner2022-08-10Added 10 answers

Bat can determine distance by the how long it takes for ultrasound waves that bat emits to reach insect and then reflect back to the bat's ear.
Wave that is reflected will be upside down compared to the original one.
Result:
Bat can determine distance by the interval of time in which ultrasound waves are emitted, then reach the insect and reflect back to bat's ear.
Leypoldon

Leypoldon

Beginner2022-08-11Added 8 answers

A bat releases ultrasonic waves and determines the distance based on the amount of time it takes for ultrasound waves to reach the insect and reflect back to the bat's ears.

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