SOLUTION: The Distance from a Storm formula, M =1/5t
, can be used to determine how far in miles (M) you are from lightning when its thunder takes t seconds to reach your ears.
a) It tak
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Question 769728: The Distance from a Storm formula, M =1/5t
, can be used to determine how far in miles (M) you are from lightning when its thunder takes t seconds to reach your ears.
a) It takes 8 seconds for the sound of thunder to reach you after you have seen lightning. How far away is the storm?
b) Solve for t.
Answer by tommyt3rd(5050) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
a) M=8/5= 1 3/5 hr
b)t=5M
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