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Sound waves travel at a speed of 330.0 m/s . How long does it take for the sound of thunder to travel 1.5 km ? (20points)

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4.55 seconds

Step-by-step explanation:-

Given, Speed = 330.0 m/s

To find the time, it will take for the sound of thunder to travel 1.5 km, we have to apply the formula for speed :


speed = (distance)/(time)

This implies that:-


time = (distance)/(speed)

So, Let's get started with the steps -

Step 1- Convert 1.5 km to metres.


1.5 \: km \: \\ = > \: 1.5 * 1000 \\ = > 1500 \: m

Step 2- Now, to get time, substitute the values you got now in "time=distance/speed"


t = (1500)/(330)


=> t = 4.55 \: seconds

Therefore, the answer is 4.55 seconds

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