Question

A marching band is practicing. The band director sees the drum major hit a drum. How far away is the director if he hears the drumbeat in 0.40 seconds? The speed of sound is 300 m/s

Answer 1

Distance = (speed) x (time)

Distance = (300 m/s) x (0.4 sec) = 120 meters

Answer 2

V = S/t
-> 300 = S/0.4
-> 300 x 0.4 = S
-> S = 120m