A sonic depth gauge is placed 5 m above the ground. An ultrasound pulse sent downward reflects

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A sonic depth gauge is placed 5 m above the ground. An ultrasound pulse sent downward reflects off snow and reaches the device 0.03 seconds after it was emitted. The air temperature is -20oC.
(a) How far is the surface of the snow from the device?
(b) How deep is the snow?

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Inquiry into Physics

ISBN: 978-1305959422

8th edition

Authors: Vern J. Ostdiek, Donald J. Bord

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