How deep (in m) is the snow?
Question
A sonic depth gauge is placed 3.0 m above the ground. An ultrasound pulse sent downward reflects off snow and reaches the device 0.014 seconds after it was emitted. The air temperature is −20°C.
(a)
How far (in m) is the surface of the snow from the device? (Round your answer to at least three significant figures.)
(b)
How deep (in m) is the snow?