On a day when the air temperature is

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Problem

20^{\circ}\text{C}

, the speed of sound is

343\,\text{m}\,\text{s}^{-1}

. How far from a vertical cliff must a boy stand so that he can hear a distinct echo of his shout? (a)

34\,\text{m}

(b)

3.4\,\text{m}

(c)

17\,\text{m}

(d)

171\,\text{m}