A sound wave takes 4 seconds to travel a distance between two structures. If the speed of sound is 340 m/s, what is the distance between the structures in kilometers? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A sound wave takes 4 seconds to travel a distance between two structures. If the speed of sound is 340 m/s, what is the distance between the structures in kilometers?
A. 1.50 km
B. 1.24 km
C. 1.36 km
D. 1.42 km
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Distance = Speed * Time = 340 * 4 = 1360 meters. Converting to kilometers = 1360 / 1000 = 1.36 km.

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A motor car finishes a journey in 10 hours. The first half is covered at 42 km/h and the second half at 48 km/h. Find the total distance of the journey.
A. 450 km
B. 448 km
C. 420 km
D. 460 km

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
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A. 7.5 km/h
B. 8.5 km/h
C. 6.66 km/h
D. 8 km/h

Correct Answer: Option A


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C. 72 km/h
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