The Speed S, in Meters Per Second, of Sound in the Ocean

question 17

Multiple Choice

The speed S, in meters per second, of sound in the ocean depends on the depth D, in kilometers.(It depends on other quantities as well, but those will be ignored for this problem.) The relationship is . At what depth is the speed of sound 1,604.04 meters per second?
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• A) 4.18 kilometers
• B) 5.24 kilometers
• C) 28,802.68 kilometers
• D) 4.12 kilometers

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