Physics

Physics

Problem

A drummer strikes his drum, and a student standing 170 m170\,\text{m} away hears the sound after 0.50 s0.50\,\text{s}. Calculate the speed of sound in air. a) 680 m/s680\,\text{m/s} b) 170 m/s170\,\text{m/s} c) 340 m/s340\,\text{m/s} d) 250 m/s250\,\text{m/s}

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