wave_mechanics basics_of_mechanical_waves Question 94

Question: Ultrasonic signal sent from SONAR returns to it after reflection from a rock after a lapse of 1 sec. If the velocity of ultrasound in water is 1600 ms?1, the depth of the rock in water is

[JIPMER 2000]

Options:

A) 300 m

B) 400 m

C) 500 m

D) 800 m

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

If d is the distance of rock from SONAR then $ 2d=vt $

Therefore $ d=\frac{v\times t}{2}=\frac{1600\times 1}{2}=800m $