A person stands in front of a cliff and gives a shout. 0.5 seconds later ,the person heard the echo. The speed of sound is 347m/s. How far away is the cliff? Don't round your answer.   A. 0.5 m   B. 138.8 m   C. 347 m   D. 86.75 m

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A person stands in front of a cliff and gives a shout. 0.5 seconds later ,the person heard the echo. The speed of sound is 347m/s. How far away is the cliff?

Don't round your answer.

  A.

0.5 m

  B.

138.8 m

  C.

347 m

  D.

86.75 m

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