An engine approaches a hill with a constant speed. When it is at a distance of $0.9 \ km$,it blows a whistle,and the echo is heard by the driver after $5 \ s$. If the speed of sound in air is $330 \ m/s$,the speed of the engine is .... $m/s$.

  • A
    $10$
  • B
    $20$
  • C
    $30$
  • D
    $40$

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