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(a)
To calculate: Speed of sound in air.
(a)
Answer to Problem 42A
Speed of sound in air at
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Temperature =
Calculation:
As per the relation between speed of sound and temperature, speed of sound increases by
Speed of sound in air at
Therefore, for a
Hence, speed of sound in air at
Conclusion:
Speed of sound in air at
(b)
To calculate: The time taken for the baseball fan to hear the crack of the bat.
(b)
Answer to Problem 42A
Time taken for the baseball fan to hear the crack of the bat =
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Distance between the baseball fan and home plate =
Formula used:
Time taken is given by the formula:
Where
Calculation:
Time taken is calculated as:
Conclusion:
Time taken for the baseball fan to hear the crack of the bat =
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