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Homework Statement
When you drop a rock into a well you hear the splash 2.8 seconds later.
How deep is the well?
Homework Equations
t = t1 + t2
d = .5 * g * (t1)^2
d = v * t2
The Attempt at a Solution
since the time is so small i used the the second equation
d = .5 * (9.81) (2.8)^2 = 38.45 m
but when i put it into my webassign online hmwk page it said it was wrong but within 10% of the correct answer.
does anyone have any advice. I wasnt sure how to take into account the speed of sound.
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