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Ultrasonic wave reflection
A narrow beam of ultrasonic waves reflects off the liver tumor in the figure below. If the speed of the wave is 11.3% less in the liver than in the surrounding medium, determine the depth of the tumor. Assume theta = 50.8° and L = 15.0 cm.

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Ultrasonic wave reflection
A narrow beam of ultrasonic waves reflects off the liver tumor in the figure below. If the speed of the wave is 11.3% less in the liver than in the surrounding medium, determine the depth of the tumor. Assume theta = 50.8° and L = 15.0 cm.

Please solve and explain

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L = 15 ...

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