An ultrasonic transmitter of frequency operates continuously for

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Problem

An ultrasonic transmitter of frequency 40 kHz40\,\text{kHz} operates continuously for 0.20 s0.20\,\text{s}. The sound travels 300 m300\,\text{m} through water (speed 1500 m/s1500\,\text{m/s}) and then 300 m300\,\text{m} through steel (speed 5100 m/s5100\,\text{m/s}) before reaching a receiver. (i) Calculate the total number of oscillations produced during the 0.20 s0.20\,\text{s} of operation. (ii) Determine the time taken for the sound to reach the receiver after it is emitted.

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