Question

A volcanologist noted that a lahar rushed down a mountain at 32.2 kilometers per hour, south. How far did

the mud flow in 17.5 minutes?

Answer 1

Distance = 9.40 Km

Step-by-step explanation:

Given data:

Velocity = 32.2 Km/hr

Time = 17.5 min

Distance = ?

Solution:

17.5 /60 =0.292 hr

Formula:

Velocity = distance / time

Distance = velocity× time

Distance = 32.2 Km/hr ×0.292 hr

Distance = 9.40 Km