ou're standing in a large room when a loud noise is made and you hear a series of echoes. Which characteristic of sound best explains what just happened?

Question

Question 2 options:

A)

Diffraction

B)

Diffusion

C)

Focusing

D)

Reverberation

Answer 1

The characteristic of sound that best explains hearing a series of echoes in a large room is:

D) Reverberation

Reverberation refers to the persistence of sound in a particular space due to multiple reflections off various surfaces. It creates a rich sound experience, including echoes, that can be heard even after the original sound source has stopped.