Question

The sound of thunder from a bolt of lightning was heard 2.6 seconds after the lightning hit, from 895 meters away. What was the speed of sound to the nearest tenth of a meter per second?

Answer 1

344.2 meters per second

Explanation:

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Answer 2

Answer: 344.2 meters per second.

Explanation:

Given: The sound of thunder from a bolt of lightning was heard 2.6 seconds after the lightning hit.

Distance covered by thunder = 895 meters

We know that the formula to calculate speed is given by :-

`\text{Speed}=\frac{\text{Distance}}{\text{Time}}`

`\Rightarrow\ \text{Speed}=(895)/(2.6)=344.230769231\approx344.2\text{ meter per second }`

Hence, the speed of sound to the nearest tenth of a meter per second = 344.2 meters per second.