How long does it take for a radar signal to reflect off an island 1500m away?

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The discussion centers on calculating the time it takes for a radar signal to reflect off an island 1500 meters away from a ship. The formula used is t = s/v, where the signal's speed is the speed of light (approximately 3 x 10^8 m/s). The total distance the signal travels is doubled to 3000 meters, accounting for the round trip to the island and back. The calculated time for the signal to be sent and reflected is 10^-5 seconds. This demonstrates the importance of considering the full distance when calculating reflection times.
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the radar on a ship sends out a signal which reflects off a rocky island 1500m ahead of the ship. how much time passes from the time the signal is sent until the reflection is detected?

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2. Homework Equations

t=s/v

3. The Attempt at a Solution

v=c=3.10^8 (m/s)

s=2.1500=3000 (m)

t=3000/3.10^8= 10^-5 (s)
 
thanks!
but y did u times by 2?
 
Because the signal is reflected, so it must travel 2 times the distant between the island and the ship (sent, reach the island and come back)
 
ok great thanks!
 
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