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A construction worker's helmet slips and he hears the sound of the helmet hitting the ground 4.23 seconds after it slipped. Find the speed of sound in air.

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To find the speed of sound in air based on the scenario provided, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the Problem**: - A construction worker hears the sound of his helmet hitting the ground 4.23 seconds after it slipped. We need to find the speed of sound in air. 2. **Identify the Components**: ...
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