alleryWhat minimum delay lets the human ear hear a distinct echo?
A0.1 second delay
B0.001 second
C10 seconds
D1 second exactly
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. 0.1 second delay
A delay of at least one tenth of a second lets the reflected sound be heard distinctly.
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