Question

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)
Responses

5.9 seconds
5.9 seconds

2.9 seconds
2.9 seconds

1.7 seconds
1.7 seconds

3.4 seconds
3.4 seconds

Answer 1

Time = distance / speed = 2000 m / 340 m/s ≈ 5.88 s, so about 5.9 seconds.