Question

An echo is returned in 6s. What is the distance of reflecting surface from source? [given that speed of sound is 342m/s]

Answer

Speed of sound, u = 342m/s

Time taken for hearing the echo, t = 6s

Distance travelled by the sound, u × t = 342 × 6 = 2052

$\text{speed}=\frac{\text{distance}}{\text{time}}$

so, distance of the reflecting surface from the source $=\frac{2052}{2}$

$=1026\text{m}$

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