Question

Why does sonar use ultrasound rather than sound?

Answer 1

Ultrasonic waves (sounds having frequency greater than 20,000 Hz) are used in sonar because: ... Ultrasonic waves can penetrate water to long distances (because of their high frequency and very short wavelength), but ordinary sound waves or infrasonic waves cannot penetrate water to such long distances

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Answer 2

Answer; Ultrasonic waves (sounds having frequency greater than 20,000 Hz) are used in sonar because: ... Ultrasonic waves can penetrate water to long distances (because of their high frequency and very short wavelength), but ordinary sound waves or infrasonic waves cannot penetrate water to such long distances.