Physics 5054 · O Level · Motion

Motion — practice question

A vessel employs ultrasound to determine the depth of the sea. The elapsed time between sending a pulse of ultrasound and receiving its echo is $0.52\text{ s}$. The speed of ultrasound in sea water is $1500\text{ m s}^{-1}$. Determine the depth of the sea.

  • A$390\text{ m}$
  • B$780\text{ m}$
  • C$1600\text{ m}$
  • D$5800\text{ m}$

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