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Asked by Maria

A sound wave traveling at 342 m/s is emitted
by the foghorn of a tugboat. An echo is heard
2.50 s later.
How far away is the reflecting object?
Answer in units of m.
14 years ago

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Answered by bobpursley
the sound has to go there, and return.

2*distance=343m/s*2.50sec
14 years ago

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