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For air at , what is the minimum distance between a listener and a large reflecting…
PHYSICS · Single correct · CBSE · Physics · Sound · Sound
Problem
For air at
340
m s
−
1
340\,\text{m s}^{-1}
340
m s
−
1
, what is the minimum distance between a listener and a large reflecting wall for a distinct echo to be heard? (a)
34
m
34\,\text{m}
34
m
(b)
8.5
m
8.5\,\text{m}
8.5
m
(c)
17
m
17\,\text{m}
17
m
(d)
16.5
m
16.5\,\text{m}
16.5
m
Related theory
Sound Reflection Phenomena
Waves
Reflection of sound
Sound
Echo
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