How Far Away Is a Lightning Strike If You Hear

question 3

Multiple Choice

How far away is a lightning strike if you hear the thunderclap 2.00 s after you see the lightning bolt strike? (v_sound = 340 m/s, v_light = 3 *10⁸ m/s)

• A) 113 m
• B) 340 m
• C) 680 m
• D) 1020 m

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