Final answer:
The engineer can calculate the time recorded using the equation v = f * λ. By rearranging the formula s = vt, the engineer can solve for t to determine the time recorded when the coating is the correct thickness.
Step-by-step explanation:
The engineer can use the equation v = f * λ to calculate the time recorded.
Given that the frequency (f) of the sound waves is 25 kHz and the wavelength (λ) is 0.076 m, we can substitute these values into the equation to find the velocity (v) of the sound wave in the coating.
Then, using the formula s = vt, where s is the thickness of the coating (1.00 mm) and t is the time recorded, we can rearrange the formula to solve for t.
Substituting the known values, we can calculate the time recorded when the coating is the correct thickness.