Try it on paper first. A hint, the key idea and the worked solution are here when you need them.
A girl claps from a wall. Will she hear a separate echo? Give the time of the echo. Then find the least distance at which she would. (Speed of sound )
An echo travels to the reflector and back: . A separate echo needs at least (a wall at least away in air). SONAR uses ultrasound in sea water, about .
Have you tried it?
Work it out on paper first. It is fine to get stuck or make a mistake: that is how we learn. When you are ready, go through the solution one step at a time, and check each step against your own.
Step 1. .
Step 2. That is less than , so the echo mixes with the clap.
Step 3. For : .
Answer: no; the echo comes after . She must stand at least away.
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