A Sonar Generator on a Ship Produces a Sound Wave

question 18

Multiple Choice

A sonar generator on a ship produces a sound wave with a frequency of 2.45 MHz and a wavelength of 5.9 * 10^-4 m.The generator is pointed straight down and emits a pulse.The echo of this pulse is received 5.08 s later.How deep is the ocean at this point?

• A)34.5 m
• B)121 m
• C)3670 m
• D)8810 m
• E)51,200 m

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