SOLUTION: The speed of sound is approximately 760 mph in air. If a gun is fired 5/8 mile away, how long will it take the sound to reach you?
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Question 466913: The speed of sound is approximately 760 mph in air. If a gun is fired 5/8 mile away, how long will it take the sound to reach you?
Answer by robertb(5830) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
hr, or 2.96 seconds.
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