SOLUTION: A flash of Lightning is seen, and the resulting thunderclap is heard 3 seconds later. If the speed of sound averages 1,100 feet per second, how far away is the storm? I solved

Question 263507: A flash of Lightning is seen, and the resulting thunderclap is heard 3 seconds later. If the speed of sound averages 1,100 feet per second, how far away is the storm?

I solved this problem like this: 1100=1 sec
x= 3 sec
1100(3)= 1x
3300=1x
x= 3300 ft away is the storm.
Is this correct?
Found 2 solutions by stanbon, oberobic:
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Yes, correct.
Cheers,
Stan H.
Answer by oberobic(2304) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You've got it.
.
But it might be best to think of it terms of the distance equation.
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d = rt, where d=distance, r=rate, t=time
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d = 1100 ft/sec * 3 sec
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d = 3300 ft
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Note the 'seconds' cancel, so the answer is in 'feet.'
Units of measure are important. And if you keep track of the units, you sometimes can figure out how to solve the equation to get an answer in the correct units.
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Good luck.
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