If the speed of sound in air is 340 m/s, approximately how long will it take the sound of a clap of thunder to travel 2 kilometers?(1 point)

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Responses

1.7 seconds
1.7 seconds

3.4 seconds
3.4 seconds

5.9 seconds
5.9 seconds

2.9 seconds

Answer 1

To calculate the time it takes for sound to travel 2 kilometers, we can use the formula:

\[ \text{Time} = \frac{\text{Distance}}{\text{Speed}} \]

Given:

• Distance = 2 kilometers = 2000 meters
• Speed of sound in air = 340 m/s

Now, substituting the values into the formula:

\[ \text{Time} = \frac{2000 \text{ meters}}{340 \text{ m/s}} \approx 5.88 \text{ seconds} \]

Rounding this to one decimal place gives us approximately 5.9 seconds.

Thus, the answer is 5.9 seconds.