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distance from lightning varies directly with the time it takes to hear thunder. when Thunder is heard 10 seconds after seeing lightning, the distance is 2 miles. what is the constant of proportionality in the situation?

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User Sasfrog
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The rate is 5 seconds of travel time for the sound of thunder per every mile.

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