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JAMB Physics 2010 Question 26

Question 26

Sound

During a thunderstorm, the sound is heard over a long time. This phenomenon is referred to as

  1. A.refraction of sound
  2. B.reverberation
  3. C.superposition
  4. D.diffraction of sound.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (reverberation)

Explanation

The thunder is reflected many times by clouds, hills and buildings, and these overlapping reflections make the sound last a long time: reverberation (rolling of thunder).