Question

lighting flashes and you hear a thunder clap 4 seconds later. the velocity of sound is 340 m/s. how far away did the lighting strike

Answer 1

The lightning struck 1,360 meters away

Step-by-step explanation:

1. List knowns

Speed of sound = 340 m/s

Time = 4 s

2. Find formula that uses above knowns

Speed = Distance / Time

Distance = Time x Speed

3. Substitute

Distance = 4 s x 340 m/s

Distance = 1360 meters