JAMB Physics 2002 Question 15

Question 15

Sound

The phenomenon that makes sound persist when its source has been removed is known as

  1. A.rarefaction
  2. B.acoustic vibration
  3. C.reverberation
  4. D.echo.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (reverberation)

Explanation

Reverberation is the persistence of sound in a room after the source stops, caused by many overlapping reflections.