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Physics

Law of Reflection for Sound Waves

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Sound waves reflect off surfaces just like light rays do, following the law of reflection: the angle at which they hit is equal to the angle at which they bounce back.

Why this is interesting

Have you ever noticed how an echo behaves when you shout near a wall? It seems to bounce back, but why does it follow such specific rules?