A group of hikers hears an echo 3.60 s after shouting. How far away is the mountain that reflected the sound wave? (Assume the speed of sound is 342 m/s.)
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A group of hikers hears an echo 3.60 s after shouting. How far away is the mountain that reflected the sound wave? (Assume the speed of sound is 342 m/s.)
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