An underwater vehicle sends out a short sound.  An echo of the sound is perceived 4 s after sending the pulse.  If the speed of sound in the ocean is 1510 m/s, how far away is the reflecting surface

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An underwater vehicle sends out a short sound.  An echo of the sound is perceived 4 s after sending the pulse.  If the speed of sound in the ocean is 1510 m/s, how far away is the reflecting surface?

 

  A.

6,040 m      

  B.

3,020 m      

  C.

1,510 m   

  D.

377.5 m

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