Question

A fishing boat sounds its foghorn. The echo from a nearby cliff is heard after 5 s.If the
speed of sound is 340 m/s calculate the distance between the fishing boat and the cliff. with full explanation​

Answer 1

Answer:-

Solution:-

Let total distance be S.

By the problem,

the sound travels 2s distance is 5 seconds.

We know,

distance=speed×time

2s = 342×5

S = 342×5/2 = 171×5

= 855 m is the correct answer.