On a Day When the Speed of Sound in Air

question 30

Multiple Choice

On a day when the speed of sound in air is 340 m/s, a lightning bolt is observed and the resultant thunderclap is heard 5 seconds afterwards. About how far away was the lightning bolt?

• A) 1020 m
• B) 170 m
• C) 1700 m
• D) 680 m

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Expected Activity

The anticipated level of operations or production, often used for budgeting and planning.

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Expected Activity

The projected level of operation or production, often used in budgeting and planning processes.