Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Sound

Sound — practice question

Student 1 and student 2 are separated by $170\,\text{m}$, as illustrated. Student 1 sets off a starting pistol. Student 2 receives the sound two times: first along the direct path and then after it reflects from the wall. The speed of sound in air is $340\,\text{m s}^{-1}$. What is the time gap between the two sounds being heard?

  • A$0.25\,\text{s}$
  • B$0.50\,\text{s}$
  • C$1.0\,\text{s}$
  • D$2.0\,\text{s}$

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