Find the time taken by a sound wave to travel through sea water if the speed of sound…

PHYSICS · Single correct · AP · Physics 2: Algebra-based · Waves Sound and Physical Optics · Waves Sound and Physical Optics

Problem

Find the time taken by a sound wave to travel 1 km1\,\text{km} through sea water if the speed of sound in sea water is 1500 m/s1500\,\text{m/s}. (a) 1.5 s1.5\,\text{s} (b) 6.7 s6.7\,\text{s} (c) 0.67 s0.67\,\text{s} (d) 0.15 s0.15\,\text{s}

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