Consider the following statements:
- Supersonic Jet causes pollution by thinning of ozone layer.
- Infrasonic sound waves are used to clean clothes and fine machinery parts.
Which of the given statements is/are correct?
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Only 1
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Only 2
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Both 1 and 2
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Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct answer
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct. Supersonic Jet, flying at stratosphere heights, causes a major disturbance in the ozone levels.
Statement 2 is incorrect. Ultrasonic (frequency greater than the upper limit of the human hearing range) sound waves are used to clean clothes and fine machinery parts.