The discussion centers on calculating the time it takes for sound to reach different observers after a crash occurs. Given that the speed of sound in water is 1450 m/s and in air is 346 m/s, the problem involves determining the time difference between when a swimmer underwater hears the crash and when a friend on the dock hears it. The solution requires applying the formula t = d/v, where d is the distance and v is the speed of sound in the respective medium. The key conclusion is that the time difference can be calculated by establishing the distance to the crash site and applying the respective speeds of sound.
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