Solve Fish Distance Problem: Get Help Here

Thread starter BBboy
Start date Nov 18, 2005

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To solve the fish distance problem, it's essential to recognize that the sound signal travels to the fish and back to the boat, meaning the total travel time of 0.483 seconds must be halved to find the one-way time. The speed of sound in water is approximately 1,484 meters per second. By calculating the distance using the formula distance = speed × time, the distance to the fish can be determined. Therefore, the fish are approximately 356.5 meters away from the boat. Understanding these principles is crucial for solving similar sonar-related problems.

Nov 18, 2005

BBboy

I don't understand how I am suposse to solve this question using only 1 given
a) a deep sea fishing boat received an echo from a school of fish 0.483 s after transmission. How far away were the fish?
if anyone can help, it'll be appreciated

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Nov 18, 2005

Doc Al

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The sound (SONAR signal) must travel from boat to fish and back. How fast does sound travel in water?

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