Q.

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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