Question
Mention the use of ultrasonic waves for the echolocation of bats and whales.
Answer
Bats: Bats emit ultrasonic pulses from their mouths or noses. The pulses bounce off objects in the environment and the echoes return to the bat’s ears. The bat’s brain then analyzes the echoes to determine the distance, size, and location of the objects.
Whales: Whales emit ultrasonic pulses from their nasal passages. The pulses bounce off objects in the water and the echoes return to the whale’s ears. The whale’s brain then analyzes the echoes to determine the distance, size, and location of the objects.
