Suppose that you hear a clap of thunder 16.2 seconds after seeing the associated lightning stroke. The speed of sound waves in air is 343 m/s, and the speed of light in air is [tex]3.00 \times 10^8 \, \text{m/s}[/tex]. How far are you from the lightning stroke?

since the speed of sound is very high, we consider the time period of thunder and lightening negligible.
Now, d = vt
thus, d = 343 x 16.2
thus, d = 5556.6 metres
Thus, we are 5556.6 metres away from lightening ( approximately)

Answered by tadvisohil886 | 2024-06-10

To calculate the distance from the lightning stroke, you multiply the time of 16.2 seconds by the speed of sound (343 m/s). This results in a distance of about 5.55 kilometers. Therefore, you are about 5.55 kilometers away from the lightning strike.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2024-12-23