College Physics (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32160-183-1
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Chapter 14 - Sound - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Exercises - Page 524: 13

Answer

$90m$

Work Step by Step

A freshwater dolphin sends an ultrasonic sound to locate a prey. The echo off the prey is received by the dolphin 0.12s after being sent. t=0.12s v=1500m/s $d=V x t= 1500 \times 0.12=90m$
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