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WAEC Physics 2014 Objective — Question 32

Question 32 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Physics 2014 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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An observer hears an echo 1.26 seconds after blowing a whistle near a cliff. Calculate the distance of the observer from the cliff. [Speed of sound in air = 330 ms⁻¹]

  • A. 104.0 m
  • B. 207.9 mCorrect
  • C. 415.8 m
  • D. 523.8 m

Explanation

Distance = (speed × time)/2 = (330×1.26)/2 = 207.9m.

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