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Define sonar in your own words.
Think about how we use sound waves to find things.
List one application of sonar technology.
Consider how submarines move in water.
What is sonar primarily used for?
Think about activities that happen in water.
True or False: Sonar technology uses light waves.
Consider the definition of sonar.
If a sonar system sends a sound wave that takes 3 seconds to return from an object, and sound travels at 1500 m/s in water, how far is the object?
Remember to divide the time by 2 since the sound wave travels to the object and back.
Describe a scenario where using sonar might be ineffective, and suggest an alternative method (e.g., visual technology).
Think about environments where sound waves could be distorted.
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