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PHY 102 Test Compilation PHY 102 8 Objective Question
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Pulse of sound produced at bottom of boat, reflected from sea bed 1000 m below, returns after 1.3 s. Speed of sound in water?
Options
A 770 m/s
B 1300 m/s
C 1538 m/s
Correct Answer
D 2600 m/s
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Total distance = 2 × 1000 = 2000 m. Time = 1.3 s. Speed = 2000/1.3 = 1538.5 m/s.

Hint

v = 2d/t.

Question Info

Course: PHY 102
Topic: Test Compilation PHY 102 8
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 552 of 1819
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