SOLUTION: The speed of sound is approximately 760 mph in air. If a gun is fired mile away, how long will it take the sound to reach you?

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Question 630118: The speed of sound is approximately 760 mph in air. If a gun is fired mile away, how long will it take the sound to reach you?
Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The speed of sound is approximately 760 mph in air. If a gun is fired mile away, how long will it take the sound to reach you?
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d = r*t
t = d/r
t = 1/760 hr

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