For a distinct echo to be heard

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Problem

For a distinct echo to be heard, the minimum time delay between the direct sound and the reflected sound must be 0.1 s0.1\,\text{s}. How will the minimum required distance between the observer and the reflecting surface change when the air temperature rises from 20∘C20^{\circ}\text{C} to 40∘C40^{\circ}\text{C}? (a) It will remain the same. (b) It will decrease. (c) It will increase. (d) It will first increase and then decrease.

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