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Sound produced at a point is heard by a person after 5 second, while the same sound is heard by another person after 6 seconds. If the speed of sound is 300 m/s, what could be the maximum and minimum distances between the two persons?

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Correct Answer: Option D

3.3 km, 0.30 km.

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Entertainment Ka
Entertainment Ka 9 years ago
DISTANCE = SPEED * TIME TAKEN
d1=300*5=1500
d2=300*6=1800
maximum distance=d1+d2
=1500+1800
=3300 metres=3.3km
minimum distance=d2-d1
=1800-1500
=300 metres=0.3km
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