Question

A research team uses a submarine to study coral reefs. The reefs are located at a depth of 245.67 feet from the ocean floor. If the submarine is 116.39 feet away from the ocean floor, what is the depth it needs to cover to reach the coral reef?

Answer 1

The depth of the ocean can be calculated using the formula Depth = Speed x Time. In this case, the depth is 2175 meters.

Step-by-step explanation:

To determine the depth of the ocean, the ship sends a signal that travels through the water with a speed of 1450 m·s-1. If the signal is received 1.5 seconds later, we can calculate the depth using the formula:

Depth = Speed x Time

Substituting the values, we can calculate:

Depth = 1450 m·s-1 x 1.5 s = 2175 m

Therefore, the depth of the ocean at that point is 2175 meters.