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O-LevelPhysicsWaves5054/12 · Oct/Nov 2020 · Q271 Mark

A scientific research boat uses pulses of ultrasound to detect fish underneath it. A pulse of ultrasound is bounced from a group of fish 6000 m directly below the boat. The next pulse is sent out 2.0 s after the echo from the previous pulse has been received. The speed of ultrasound in water is 1500 m/s. What is the interval between the two pulses?

A4.0 s
B6.0 s
C8.0 s
D10 s

✓ Correct answer

D: 10 s

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Waves, O-Level Physics (syllabus 5054). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Physics, Oct/Nov 2020 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 27.

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