How far away was a lightning strike if thunder is heard 7.20 seconds after the flash is seen? (Assume that sound traveled at 350.0m/s during the storm)

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Answer: 2.52 Kilometers

Explanation:

We know that the formula to calculate speed is given by :-

[tex]\text{Speed}=\dfrac{\text{Distance}}{\text{Time}}\\\\\Rightarrow\text{Distance}=\text{Speed}\times\text{Time}[/tex]

Given: The speed of sound during the storm : [tex]V=3350.0m/s[/tex]

The time taken by sound to travel : [tex]t= 7.20\text{ seconds}[/tex]

Then , the distance traveled by sound :-

[tex]\text{Distance}=350\times7.2=2520\text{ meters}=2.52\text{ kilometers}[/tex]