Calculate the minimum distance from a reflecting wall at which a person must stand to…

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Problem

Calculate the minimum distance from a reflecting wall at which a person must stand to hear a distinct echo. Assume the speed of sound in air is 343 m/s343\,\text{m/s} and that a minimum time gap of 0.10 s0.10\,\text{s} is needed between the original sound and the echo.

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