A cruise ship is putting on a firework display close to a cliff, as shown in Fig. 8.1. A firework is launched from the cruise ship into the air. It bursts with a vivid flash of light and a loud bang.
(a)[2]
Explain why this occurs.
(b(i))[2]
Explain why they hear two separate bangs.
(b(ii).1)[3]
Calculate the time taken for the first bang to reach the people on the container ship.
(b(ii).2)[1]
Estimate the delay between hearing the first bang and the second bang.
Worked solution & mark scheme
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