SOLUTION: In general, if the delay is x seconds, then the lightning is D= x/5 miles away where D is the distance away from the storm and x is see the lightning from the storm.
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Question 549634: In general, if the delay is x seconds, then the lightning is D= x/5 miles away where D is the distance away from the storm and x is see the lightning from the storm.
84. Lightning: Doppler radar shows an electrical storm 2.5 miles away. If you see the lightning from this storm, how long will it be before you hear the thunder?
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Doppler radar shows an electrical storm 2.5 miles away.
If you see the lightning from this storm, how long will it be before you hear the thunder? = d
d=2.5 = 2.5
multiply both sides by 5
x = 2.5 * 5
x = 12.5 seconds
