The figure shows a metal rod, 2.4 m long, being struck a sharp blow at one end

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The figure shows a metal rod, 2.4 m long, being struck a sharp blow at one end using a light hammer. The time interval between the impact of the hammer and the arrival of the sound wave at the other end of the rod is measured electronically.


Four measurements of the time interval are 0.44 ms, 0.50 ms, 0.52 ms and 0.47 ms.

a. Determine the average value of the four measurements.

b. Hence calculate a value for the speed of sound in the rod.

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