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The echo of a gun shot is heard 8 sec after the gun is fired. How far from him is the surface that reflects the sound (velocity of sound in air = 350 m/s)

a
1400 m
b
2800 m
c
700 m
d
350 m

detailed solution

Correct option is A

Suppose the distance between shooter and reflecting surface is d. Hence time interval for hearing echo is t=2dv⇒8=2d350⇒d=1400 m.

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