If you hear thunder 5.0 s after seeing a flash of lightning, the distance to the lightning strike is about
A) 1.2 km.
B) 2.2 km.
C) 0.60 km.
D) 1.7 km.
E) 0.90 km.

Name: If you hear thunder 5.0 s after seeing a flash of lightning, the distance to the lightning strike is about A) 1.2 km. B) 2.2 km. C) 0.60 km. D) 1.7 km. E) 0.90 km.
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Sound travels at approximately 343 meters per second in air. In 5 seconds, sound would travel about 1715 meters, which is approximately 1.7 kilometers.

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