The speed of sound in water is 1498 m/s. A sonar signal is sent straight down from a ship at a point just below the water surface, and 1.95 s later, the reflected signal is detected. How deep is the water?

depth is d

total distance traveled = 2d

2d = 1.95s * 1498m/s = 2921.1 m
d = 1460.55 m

To find the depth of the water, we need to use the formula:

Depth = Speed of sound in water * Time / 2

Given:
Speed of sound in water = 1498 m/s
Time = 1.95 s

Plugging in the values into the formula:

Depth = 1498 m/s * 1.95 s / 2

Calculating this equation:

Depth = 1498 m/s * 1.95 s / 2
Depth ≈ 1462.71 meters

Therefore, the depth of the water is approximately 1462.71 meters.

To find the depth of the water, we can use the formula:

Depth = (Speed of Sound × Time) / 2

Let's plug in the given values:

Speed of Sound in water = 1498 m/s
Time = 1.95 s

Now, substitute these values into the formula:

Depth = (1498 m/s × 1.95 s) / 2

Simplifying the equation:

Depth = 2920.1 m / 2

Depth = 1460.05 m

Therefore, the depth of the water is approximately 1460.05 meters.