Question 11
Lightning can be seen the moment 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).

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$distance = speed \times t i m e$

$Distance = 330 \times 5 = 1650$ m

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Question 11 Lightning can be seen the moment 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).

distance = speed×time Distance =330×5=1650m

Question 11
Lightning can be seen the moment 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).

$distance = speed \times t i m e$

$Distance = 330 \times 5 = 1650$ m