2006-07-04 13:31:43 · 14 answers · asked by Crazyfred02 1 in Environment
Sure, more seconds means the thunder is more far away from you
2006-07-04 13:36:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This depends, because it is possible to see a flash of lightning and hear thunder from another bolt that occurred earlier, however if this is not the case you can count the number of seconds between the flash and the sound and divide that by 5, this should give you the approximate distance in miles.
2006-07-04 13:40:27 · answer #2 · answered by Christopher M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Count the seconds between the lightning flash and the thunder, then divide by 5, and you will have the approximate distance in miles.
2006-07-04 13:36:19 · answer #3 · answered by Diane D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, for every 5 seconds between the 2 it is 1 mile away.
2006-07-04 13:37:41 · answer #4 · answered by sprinkles/rwb 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sound travels about 1 mile in 5 seconds
2006-07-04 13:38:40 · answer #5 · answered by Pobept 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is said you can count the seconds thunder role or last 2be able 2 tell how far lighting struck from you.
2006-07-04 13:39:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes-- The speed of sound is 761 mph and the speed of light is 186,000 miles a second, you have to calculate the differential
2006-07-04 13:44:18 · answer #7 · answered by pop065 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. basic physics. Distance = rate*time
2006-07-04 13:36:52 · answer #8 · answered by rabatvilla 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, count like this, one-one-thousand, two one-thousand, and so forth, maybe check the discovery channel some time...you don't have to be a nerd to know the answer.
2006-07-04 13:35:50 · answer #9 · answered by cindy m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you count to see how far the lightning is from you
2006-07-04 13:37:32 · answer #10 · answered by Magi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋