Question

On a 30degrees day, there is an explosion. The sound is heard 3.4s after seeing the flash. How far away was the explosion

Answer 1

Distance = 1.2 km (Approx)

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:

Temperature (T) = 30°C

Total Time taken (t) = 3.4 Sec

We know that sound increases in the air sound increase nearly 0.60 m/s for every sound with temperature.

Speed of sound = 331 m/s

So,

V = (331 + 0.60T) m/s

V = 331+(0.60×300C) m/s

V = 349 m/s

Distance = speed × time

Distance = 349 × 3.4

Distance = 1,186.6 m

Distance = 1.2 km (Approx)