A bat in a cave emits a sound pulse and receives an echo 0.15 second later. Assuming that the speed of sound is 345 m/s, how far did the sound (a longitudinal wave!) travel during this time?
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To determine how far the sound traveled, we can use the formula:
Distance = Speed x Time
In this case, the speed of sound is given as 345 m/s, and the time is given as 0.15 seconds. Plugging these values into the formula, we get:
Distance = 345 m/s x 0.15 s
Now, we can calculate the distance:
Distance = 51.75 meters
Therefore, the sound traveled a distance of 51.75 meters during the given time.