You observe lighting striking and then hear to sound 8 seconds later. The speed of sound in air is 340 m/s. How far where you from the lighting strike?

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You observe lighting striking and then hear to sound 8 seconds later. The speed of sound in air is 340 m/s. How

far where you from the lighting strike?

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Answer:

2.72 Kilometers

Step-by-step explanation:

8 × 340 m/s = 2720 m = 2.72 Kilometers

Mavilein answered Feb 20, 2021

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