The speed of the wave in water is 833.33 m/s
The given parameters;
- depth of the wrecked ship, d = 1000 m
- frequency of the wave transmitted, f = 50 kHz
- time of motion of the echo, t = 2.4 s
Echo is a property of sound wave which occurs when there is a reflection of a soundwave off a distance surface.
- The time in which the echo is received by an observer is obtained by dividing the double of the distance traveled by the sound with the speed of the sound.
- Echo equation is (2 x distance = velocity x time)
The speed of the wave in water is calculated by applying the echo equation as shown below;
[tex]2d = velocity \times time\\\\velocity = \frac{2d}{time} \\\\velocity = \frac{2\times 1000 \ m}{2.4} \\\\velocity = 833.33 \ m/s[/tex]
Thus, the speed of the wave in water is 833.33 m/s
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