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How do animals sense impending danger of hurricane? - Physics

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How do animals sense impending danger of hurricane?

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Hurricane produces a shock wave which has a speed greater than the speed of sound. It travels with a supersonic sound that can be easily sensed by animals using the Doppler effect. The multiple reflections of sound can be easily sensed by animals.

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Chapter 11: Waves - Evaluation [Page 279]

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Samacheer Kalvi Physics - Volume 1 and 2 [English] Class 11 TN Board
Chapter 11 Waves
Evaluation | Q V. 5. | Page 279

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