Toothed whales can use sound waves to detect objects around them using echolocation.

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Problem

Toothed whales can use sound waves to detect objects around them using echolocation. (1) Outline what is meant by the term *echolocation*. (2) Suppose a whale emits a sound wave of frequency 120 kHz, which travels through the ocean at a speed of 1.4 kms−11.4 \text{ kms}^{-1} . i** What is the wavelength of the sound wave emitted by the whale? ii** If the whale hears an echo 0.3 s after it has emitted the sound wave, how far away is the object it is locating? iii** Will the whale be able to detect a squid of length 20 cm at this distance? Explain your answer.

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