The Speed of Sound in Air Is Approximately $340 \mathrm {~m} / \mathrm { s } .$

question 36

Essay

The speed of sound in air is approximately $340 \mathrm {~m} / \mathrm { s } .$ .The speed of light in air is approximately $3 ^ { \times } 10 ^ { 8 } \mathrm {~m} / \mathrm { s }$ If 8.8 seconds elapses between seeing a lightning strike and hearing the thunder, how
far away was the lightning strike?

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Definitions:

Monopolistic Competition

A market structure where many firms offer products that are similar but not perfect substitutes, leading to competitive pricing and marketing strategies.

Oligopoly

A market structure characterized by a small number of firms controlling a large portion of the market share, often leading to less competition and higher prices.

Least Number

The smallest number in a given set of numbers.

Market Model

A theoretical construct that describes the functioning of a market, including the roles of buyers and sellers and the determination of prices.