Bats Can Detect Small Objects Such as Insects That Are

question 91

Multiple Choice

Bats can detect small objects such as insects that are of a size approximately that of one wavelength.If bats emit a chirp at a frequency of 60 kHz,and the speed of sound waves in air is 335 m/s,what is the smallest size insect they can detect?

• A)4.6 mm
• B)3.6 mm
• C)5.6 mm
• D)6.6 mm
• E)7.6 mm

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Definitions:

Binocular

Pertaining to the use of both eyes, enabling depth perception and 3D vision.

Monocular

Relating to or involving only one eye.

Perceptions

The process of organizing and interpreting sensory information, enabling us to recognize meaningful objects and events.

Sensations

The initial information gathering and processing phase, involving the detection of stimuli by the sensory organs and their translation into neural signals.