The phenomenon that makes sound persist when its source has been removed is known as

Assessment: JAMB UTME - Physics - 2002 Subject: Physics

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The phenomenon that makes sound persist when its source has been removed is known as
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When a sound is produced in a room or an enclosed space, it travels and bounces off the walls, ceiling, and floor, creating multiple reflections. These reflections of sound waves mix with the original sound waves, creating a series of echoes that our ears perceive as reverberation. Therefore, the correct answer is "reverberation."

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