You See Lightning Flash Followed 8

question 15

Multiple Choice

You see lightning flash followed 8.2 seconds later by the sound of thunder. The ambient air temperature is 12^°C. The speed of sound in air at 20^°C is 343 m/s. Approximately how far are you from the lightning?

• A) 2.77 km
• B) 2.74 km
• C) 2.18 km
• D) 1.69 km

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