Question

A person is listening with his ear against the rail for an oncoming train. When the train is 1.65 km away, how long will it take him to hear the sound of the whistle?

Answer 1

Time = 0.317 seconds.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given the following data;

Distance = 1.65km to meters = 1.65 * 1000 = 1650 meters

We know that the speed of sound in steel is equal to 5200m/s

To find the time to hear the sound of the whistle;

Time = distance/speed

Substituting into the equation, we have

Time = 1650/5200

Time = 0.317 seconds.

Therefore, it will take him 0.317 seconds to hear the sound of the whistle.