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JAMB Physics 2011 Objective — Question 30

Question 30 of 49 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Physics 2011 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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A cannon is fired from town X. After how long was the sound heard at a town Y 4.95 km away? [Velocity of sound in air = 330ms⁻¹]

  • A. A. 12s
  • B. B. 15sCorrect
  • C. C. 30s
  • D. D. 10s

Explanation

Distance = 4.95km = 4950m. Time = Distance/Speed = 4950/330 = 15s.

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