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What is the minimum distance (in metres) required to hear an echo? |
A. | 10 |
B. | 13 |
C. | 17 |
D. | 21 |
Answer» C. 17 | |
Explanation: The human ear cannot distinguish echo from the original direct sound if the delay is less than 1/15 of a second. The velocity of sound in dry air is approximately 343 m/s at a temperature of 25⁰C. |
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