What happens to the sound waves at point C ? The frequency of the sound waves is 20 kHz . If the speed of the sound in water is \( 1500 \mathrm{~m} \cdot \mathrm{~s}^{-1} \), calculate the wavelength of the sound waves in water. Calculate the depth of the water beneath the ship, If the waves take 8,5 seconds to move from A to B .
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At point C, the sound waves may reflect off the surface of the water or any other object, creating echoes. When sound waves encounter different densities or other mediums (like the air-water interface), some energy can be absorbed, transmitted, or reflected, leading to various sound behaviors. Depending on the environment, this reflection could provide crucial information about the underwater landscape or objects. To calculate the wavelength, you can use the formula: \[ \text{Wavelength} (\lambda) = \frac{\text{Speed of Sound} (v)}{\text{Frequency} (f)} \] Substituting the given values: \[ \lambda = \frac{1500 \, \text{m/s}}{20000 \, \text{Hz}} = 0.075 \, \text{m} \, (\text{or } 7.5 \, \text{cm}). \] For the depth of the water, using the formula \( \text{Depth} = \frac{\text{Time} \times \text{Speed of Sound}}{2} \) (accounting for the round trip), we get: \[ \text{Depth} = \frac{8.5 \, \text{s} \times 1500 \, \text{m/s}}{2} = 6375 \, \text{m}. \]