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Question
Lightning can be seen at the moment when it occurs. Paheli observes lightning in her area. She hears the sound 5 s after she observed lightning. How far is she from the place where lightning occurs?
(speed of sound = 330 m/s).
Solution
Distance = 330 ms × 5s = 1650 m
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