The sound was about 2 seconds behind the light. Sound travels at 769 mph. How far away was it?
(I calculated .47 miles away but that seems entirely incorrect.. I must have messed up.
2007-08-04 17:05:18 · 5 answers · asked by I like pizza 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
That's about right. The speed of sound at ordinary temperatures is about 1100 feet per second, so figure 2200 feet.
2007-08-04 17:09:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
About 2200 ft or about 2/5 of a mile. Your calculation appears good.
2007-08-04 17:24:52 · answer #2 · answered by Caninelegion 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that is about right because i was taught with lighting 4 seconds=1 mile hope this helps
2007-08-04 17:09:08 · answer #3 · answered by brandon p 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes about half a mile!
2007-08-04 17:15:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
769mph ÷ 3,600 = 0.214 miles per second
2 x 0.214 = 0.428 ...near enough to ½ a mile away.
2007-08-04 17:14:14 · answer #5 · answered by Norrie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋