Describe the Factors That Affect the Distance and the Rate

question 37

Essay

Describe the factors that affect the distance and the rate at which sound travels in the ocean. Would you expect sound to travel faster through warm or cold water? Shallow or deep? Why?

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Definitions:

Authority

The legal right or power to make decisions, enforce rules, or command obedience.

Principal

In a legal context, a principal can also refer to the person who has authorized another (an agent) to act on their behalf.

Apparent Authority

A situation where a person appears to have the authority to act on behalf of another, even if such authority has not been explicitly given.

Agent

Someone authorized to act on behalf of another person or entity, often in business transactions or legal matters, with certain duties and powers.