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A sound wave from a clock tower chimes with a frequency of 436 Hz. It is heard by someone who is 515 m away 1.5 seconds after it chimes. What is the speed of the wave?

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Answer:

Speed of the sound wave = 343.3 m/s

Step-by-step explanation:

Distance traveled by the sound wave = 515 m

Time taken for the sound wave to be heard = 1.5 seconds

Speed of the sound wave = Distance / Time

Speed of the sound wave = 515/1.5

Speed of the sound wave = 343.3 m/s

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