the speed of sound waves through ocean water is 1437 m/s. assume that ultrasound waves take 2 seconds to…

the speed of sound waves through ocean water is 1437 m/s. assume that ultrasound waves take 2 seconds to travel from a sonar device on a ship to the bottom of the water and back to the ship again. how deep is the water?\na 2874 m\nb 1437 m\nc 718 m\nd none of the above

the speed of sound waves through ocean water is 1437 m/s. assume that ultrasound waves take 2 seconds to travel from a sonar device on a ship to the bottom of the water and back to the ship again. how deep is the water?\na 2874 m\nb 1437 m\nc 718 m\nd none of the above

Answer

Explanation:

Step1: Identify one - way time

The sound wave travels to the bottom and back in 2 seconds. So the one - way time $t$ is half of the total time. $t=\frac{2}{2}=1$ s

Step2: Use the speed - distance formula

The speed of sound in ocean water $v = 1437$ m/s. The formula for distance $d=v\times t$. $d = 1437\times1=1437$ m

Answer:

B. 1437 m