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Question 17
a.

Explain how an echo of a sound wave is formed.

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b.

Describe an experiment to determine the speed of sound in air using the echo from a large vertical wall. Describe the experimental setup, indicating any recommended typical distances.

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c.

In such an experiment, a student stands at a distance of 80 m80\text{ m}80 m from the wall.

Assuming the speed of sound in air is 340 m/s340\text{ m/s}340 m/s, calculate the time delay between the student making a loud sound and hearing the echo.

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d.

State why it is more accurate to measure the total time for several successive claps (clapping in rhythm with the echoes) rather than the time for a single clap.

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