Question 7 - Problems - Chapter 2¶
Problem:¶
On one occasion a tidal wave (tsunami) originating near Java (Jakarta) was detected in the English Channel 32 hours later
Question:¶
Roughly measure the distance from Java to England by sea (around the Cape of Good Hope) on a map of the world, and calculate the average speed of the tidal wave.
Solution:¶
You can measure rouchly the distance on this link
![Distance Jakarta to Londen](https:\\www.on7ami.be\BookShelf\Physics\SolutionsPhysicsForEngeneersAndScientistsInternational\Pictures\Q007_2-Londen-Jakarta.png)
Distance $s = 34000$ km
Time $t = 32$ hours
Average speed $v = \frac{s}{t} $ km/h