What is meant by an echo? What is the condition necessary for an echo – InterviewSolution

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1.	What is meant by an echo? What is the condition necessary for an echo to be heard distinctly?
Answer» The sound heard after reflection is known as an echo. To hear the echo distinctly, the obstacle should be at a minimum distance of 17m from the observer.

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