An echo returned in 0.5 s. If speed of sound is 340 m/s, the distance of reflecting surface is MCQ with Answer and Explanation

An echo returned in 0.5 s. If speed of sound is 340 m/s, the distance of reflecting surface is
A. 340 m
B. 680 m
C. 85 m
D. 170 m
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
d = (v×t)/2 = (340×0.5)/2 = 170/2 = 85 m. Minimum distance for echo perception is about 17 m. Remember divide by 2 for one-way distance.

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