What is the speed of sound in the metal?

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SUMMARY

The speed of sound in a metal tube can be calculated using the equation t = L/v, where L is the length of the tube and v is the speed of sound in the respective medium. In this scenario, a 931m metal tube produces two sounds with a 2.5-second delay, indicating that one sound travels through the metal while the other travels through the air inside the tube. The relationship between the speeds of sound in air (v1) and metal (v2) can be expressed as L/v1 - L/v2 = 2.5s, confirming the distinct propagation speeds of sound in different media.

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Homework Statement


A metal tube with length 931m is hit with a hammer. On the other end two sounds with time delay of 2.5 seconds can be heard. What is the reason for this? What is the speed of sound in the metal?

Homework Equations


t=L/v


The Attempt at a Solution


I think the solution is quite simple, I'm just not sure if it is correct. The two sounds which can be heard are two waves - one which travels through the metal, the other through air inside. The speed of sound in the metal can be determined from this equation:
L/v1-L/v2=2,5s. (v1 is the speed in air, v2 in the metal)
 
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