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The speed of sound in water is 1500 m/s. A boat man hears an echo 3 s after sending a sound pulse into the sea. What is the depth of the sea?

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To find the depth of the sea based on the time it takes for a sound pulse to travel to the sea floor and back, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Given Values:** - Speed of sound in water (v) = 1500 m/s - Total time for the echo to return (t_total) = 3 seconds ...
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