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What does lidar use to measure distance?

Light pulses.

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  1. Sound waves
  2. Light pulses ✔
  3. Magnetic fields

Why: Lidar sends light pulses and times their return to calculate distance.

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Answer: Light pulses. Lidar sends light pulses and times their return to calculate distance.

  1. Archaeology en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archaeology
    uses a laser
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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