Physics

Physics

Problem

An ultrasonic pulse sent straight down into the sea is received back after 4.0 s4.0\,\text{s}. Take the speed of sound in seawater as 1500 m s−11500\,\text{m s}^{-1}. Calculate the depth of the sea at that point. a) 3750 m3750\,\text{m} b) 3000 m3000\,\text{m} c) 1500 m1500\,\text{m} d) 6000 m6000\,\text{m}

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