You Are on an Island Where a Huge Explosion at a Distance

question 77

Multiple Choice

You are on an island where a huge explosion at a distance of 500 miles away can be heard.How long (in seconds) does it take the sound to travel to your location? Assume the temperature of the air is 20 ^oC.

• A)1.4 s
• B)5.6 s
• C)2340 s
• D)8955 s

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