Physics
Assuming the speed of sound in air equal to 340 m s-1 and in water equal to 1360 m s-1 , find the time taken to travel a distance 1700 m by sound in (i) air and (ii) water.
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- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- 25 Hz - 40 kHz
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