Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Sound

Sound — practice question

A pulse of sound is generated at the underside of a boat. The sound moves through the water and is reflected by a shoal of fish. The reflected sound returns to the boat $1.2\,\text{s}$ after it is produced. The speed of sound in the water is $1500\,\text{m s}^{-1}$. How far beneath the bottom of the boat is the shoal of fish?

  • A$450\,\text{m}$
  • B$900\,\text{m}$
  • C$1800\,\text{m}$
  • D$3600\,\text{m}$

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