2007-09-25 12:06:02 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
the distance y in meters that the sound travels in x seconds is given by equation y=1440x
2007-09-25 12:13:49 · update #1
The speed of sound in water is about 1500 meters/sec. So after 5 seconds the sound would have traveled 7.5 km, or 4.66 miles. See the link below for additional information about the speed of sound in water and in air.
2007-09-25 12:14:39 · answer #1 · answered by endo_jo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How Does Sound Travel Underwater
2016-12-10 03:58:23 · answer #2 · answered by longhenry 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sound travels at 1497 meters every second at water of temperature 25 °C. So after 5 seconds, it has traveled 7485 meters
2007-09-25 12:16:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
About 5 miles.
2007-09-25 12:09:27 · answer #4 · answered by jimmymae2000 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think there is a single easy answer to your question. Many variables in the oceans can change the way acoustic energy is moved. Depth, pressure, temperature, salinity, obstacles. Many factors to consider. Here's a couple of places you can learn a few things if you wish.
2007-09-25 12:17:28 · answer #5 · answered by ToolManJobber 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋