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A ship which is stationary, is at a distance of `2900 m` from the seabed. The ship sends an ultrasound signal to the seabed and its echo is heard `4 s`. Find the speed of sound in water.

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Here, `t = 4 s, d = 2900 m`
Speed of sound in water, `v = (2 d)/(t)` or `v = (2 xx 2900)/(4) = 1450 m//s`.
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