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How far away is a train if you see the steam from is nozzle 4.5 seconds before you hear its sound?(take speed of sound as 331 m/sec)​
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How far away is a train if you see the steam from is nozzle 4.5 seconds

before you hear its sound?(take speed of sound as 331 m/sec)​

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Answer:

Distance = 1489.5 meters

Step-by-step explanation:

Given the following data;

  • Time = 4.5 seconds
  • Speed of sound = 331 m/s

To find how far away is the train;

Mathematically, the distance of an object is calculated using the formula;

Distance = speed * time

Distance = 331 * 4.5

Distance = 1489.5 meters

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