Question

the speed of sound is 344 m/s. you see a flash of lightning and then hear the thunder 1.5 seconds later. how far away from the lightning strike are you?

Answer 1

Answer: 516 m

Step-by-step explanation:

Speed
`V` is defined as the distance traveled
`d` in a especific time
`t`:

`V=(d)/(t)`

Where:

`V=344 m/s` is the speed of sound

`t=1.5 s` the time you hear the thunder after you see the flash of lightning

We need to find the distance at which you are from the lightning strike:

`344 m/s=(d)/(1.5 s)`

Finding
`d`:

`d=(344 m/s)(1.5 s)`

Finally:

`d=516 m`