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Question 11
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An explorer standing in a wide canyon lets out a loud shout.

a.

After a short delay, they hear an echo of their shout.

Explain why they hear this second sound and why it is quieter than the original shout.

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b.

The time between the shout and hearing the echo is 1.60 s1.60\text{ s}1.60 s. The speed of sound in the canyon air is 320 m/s320\text{ m/s}320 m/s. Calculate the distance from the explorer to the canyon wall.

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c.

The explorer then sings two different steady notes: Tone X and Tone Y.

  • Tone X has a frequency of 400 Hz400\text{ Hz}400 Hz.
  • Tone Y has a frequency of 800 Hz800\text{ Hz}800 Hz.

Explain how the wavelength of Tone X compares to the wavelength of Tone Y.

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