12. You see lightning 4 seconds before you hear the thunder.

If the speed of sound is 1100 fps, how far

away is the lightning?

a. 265 ft b. 270 ft c. 275 ft d. 280 ft

Solution:

distance=( velocity ) ( time )

ft
(
distance= 1100
s )(4 s )

distance=4400 ft

12. You see lightning 4 seconds before you hear the thunder. If the speed of sound is 1100 fps, how far
away is the lightning?

a. 265 ft b. 270 ft c. 275 ft d. 280 ft

Solution:

distance=( velocity ) ( time )

ft
(
distance= 1100
s )(4 s )

distance=4400 ft

12. You see lightning 4 seconds before you hear the thunder. If the speed of sound is 1100 fps, how far
away is the lightning?

a. 265 ft b. 270 ft c. 275 ft d. 280 ft

Solution:

distance=( velocity ) ( time )

ft
(
distance= 1100
s )(4 s )

distance=4400 ft
12. You see lightning 4 seconds before you hear the thunder. If the speed of sound is 1100 fps, how far
away is the lightning?

a. 265 ft b. 270 ft c. 275 ft d. 280 ft

Solution:

distance=( velocity ) ( time )

ft
(
distance= 1100
s )(4 s )

distance=4400 ft