A sonic pulse registers a speed of 340 m/s. How many seconds will it take to span a straight distance line of 8.5 km? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A sonic pulse registers a speed of 340 m/s. How many seconds will it take to span a straight distance line of 8.5 km?
A. 28 seconds
B. 25 seconds
C. 22 seconds
D. 30 seconds
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Distance = 8.5 km = 8500 meters. Time taken = 8500 / 340 = 25 seconds.

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