How Far Away Is a Lightning Bolt If It Takes

question 30

Multiple Choice

How far away is a lightning bolt if it takes 10 s for the sound of the associated thunder to reach the observer?

• A)1 mile
• B)2 miles
• C)5 miles
• D)10 miles

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