Question: According to a treasure map, a treasure lies at a depth of 40.0 fathoms on the ocean floor due east from the lighthouse. The treasure

According to a treasure map, a treasure lies at a depth of 40.0 fathoms on the ocean floor due east from the lighthouse. The treasure hunters use sonar to find where the depth is 40.0 fathoms as they head east from the lighthouse. What is the elapsed time between an emitted pulse and the return of its echo at the correct depth if the water temperature is 25 ° C?

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