Conceptual Physical Science (6th Edition)
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Chapter 10, Problem 53TAS
An oceanic depth-sounding vessel surveys the ocean bottom with ultrasonic waves that travel 1530 m/s in seawater. Show that when the time delay of an echo to the ocean floor below is 4 s, the depth of the water is 3060 in.
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