document.write( "Question 863214: How far off would a target be if the sound returning is approximately 5 seconds after the explosion that made it. A recent demonstration I viewed was of a rocket fired at a target said to be approx 1.8km. It took 5 seconds for the sound to return \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #520274 by Fombitz(32388) You can put this solution on YOUR website! Use the speed of sound. \n" ); document.write( "Distance = Rate * Time. \n" ); document.write( "At sea level, the speed of sound is \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |