Question

A meteor is observed to explode in the sky.

A third of a minute later a "boom" is heard.
Knowing sound travels at 300 m/sec,
how far away did it break up?(in meters)

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:

t = (1/3) min = (60/3) s = 20 s

V = 300 m

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D - ?

Distance:

D = V·t

D = 300·20 = 6 000 m