A starter pistol is fired 150m away from the spectators who hear the gun 0.5s after they see it fired. How fast does sound travel?

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$Given:\\s=150m\\t=0.5s\\\\Find:\\v=?\\\\Solution:\\\\v=(s)/(t) \\\\v=(150m)/(0.5s) =300(m)/(s)$

Mdance answered Oct 19, 2019

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