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Elephants can communicate using very low frequency sound waves over long distances. An elephant makes a noise below human hearing at 16Hz. This low rumble moves at 350 m/s (speed of sound in air). This sound is detected by her friend 25 seconds later.

How far away is her friend?

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Answer:

8750 m

Step-by-step explanation:

S= v x t

S= 350 x 25

S= 8750 m

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