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An observer stands in front of a tall building
PHYSICS · Single correct · CBSE · Physics · Sound · Sound
Problem
An observer stands
150
m
150\,\text{m}
150
m
in front of a tall building. How long after he shouts will he hear the echo if the speed of sound in air is
332
m
s
−
1
332\,\text{m\,s}^{-1}
332
m
s
−
1
? (a)
0.45
s
0.45\,\text{s}
0.45
s
(b)
1.80
s
1.80\,\text{s}
1.80
s
(c)
0.90
s
0.90\,\text{s}
0.90
s
(d)
0.23
s
0.23\,\text{s}
0.23
s
Related theory
Sound Reflection Phenomena
Waves
Echo
Sound
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