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If a storm is 7.5 kilometers away, how much time is expected between observations of lightning and thunder? Round your answer to one decimal place.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Assuming the speed of sound is about 343 m/s (typical at 20°C):

Distance = 7.5 km = 7,500 m
Time = distance / speed = 7,500 m / 343 m/s ≈ 21.857 s

Rounded to one decimal place: 21.9 seconds.