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Assume that the speed of sound in the air is about 344 m/s and there is no measurable time delay for light. How far away is a storm if you note a 4-second delay between a lightning flash and the thunderclap?

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User AlexBalo
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Answer:

read it

Explanation:

The echo is twice the distance, out and back.

So it took 2.35 seconds to reach the wall.

344 m/sec*2.35 sec= 808.4 m.

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Answer:

for this to be right you would have to multiply 344 by 4 and its 1376

Explanation:

this is just random stuff i came up with its not true

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