Using the SONAR, sound pulses are emitted at the surface of water. These pulses after being reflected from bottom of water, are detected. If the time interval from the emission to the detection of the sound pulses is 2 seconds, find the depth of the water.
Time between the transmission and detection of the pulses = 2 seconds
Speed of sound in water, v = 1450 m/s
Time taken by the pulse to travel to the bottom of water = 2/2 sec = 1 sec
Therefore, using the distance-time formula, we have
Depth of water = vt = 1450 x 1 = 1450 m.