MDCAT Physics MCQ #3994

A sonar pulse takes 0.2 s to return from a seabed. If sound travels at 1500 m/s in water, find the depth.

MDCAT Physics MCQ #3994

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A sonar pulse takes 0.2 s to return from a seabed. If sound travels at 1500 m/s in water, find the depth.

    • A) 150 m
    • B) 300 m
    • C) 750 m
    • D) 1500 m

    Answer: 150 m

    Explanation: Distance = (speed × time)/2. Option B ignores the round trip.