An oceanographic vessel emits an ultrasound pulse and receives the echo after

PHYSICS · Single correct · CBSE · Physics · Sound · Sound

Problem

An oceanographic vessel emits an ultrasound pulse and receives the echo after 0.80 s0.80\,\text{s}. If the speed of sound in sea water is 1500 m/s1500\,\text{m/s}, calculate the depth of the water below the vessel. (a) 1200 m1200\,\text{m} (b) 300 m300\,\text{m} (c) 600 m600\,\text{m} (d) 750 m750\,\text{m}

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